Transcript Before Reading

How Many Stars in the Sky?
• What are the problems the child encounters
trying to count the stars in the sky?
• Why is the country a better place than the
city to see stars?
• Do you think it is possible to count all the
stars in the sky? Why or why not?
Question of the Day
Day 1: What is one fact you know about
stars? What is one question you have
about stars?
Day 2: The coyote is often described as
clever. What word would you use to
describe a lion? a monkey? an eagle?
Day 3: If you had to describe our sun using just
5 words, what words would you choose?
Question of the Day
•Day 4: How could you use
figurative language to describe
the sun, moon, or stars?
•Day 5: What is the difference
between a planet, a star, and
a comet?
Vocabulary
•canyon- a narrow valley with steep
sides
•pride- a feeling of happiness and
satisfaction about doing something well
•swiftly- very quickly
•skillful- showing skill; showing a talent
for doing something well
Vocabulary
•feast- a special celebration with a large
amount of food
•gazing- looking with long, steady stare
•arranged- put in some kind of order