The Marshall Islands, composed of 29 small coral atolls and 5 islands, make up the northeastern part of Micronesia, about 200 miles southwest of Hawaii. They are broken up into Ratak, the east chain, and Ralik, a parallel west chain. These atolls gained recognition when the US began military operations and atom bomb testing, leaving behind deadly radiation that has caused intergenerational cancers and diseases, as well as significantly damaged the climate and the environment. Aside from its tragedy, the Marshall Islands are less recognized for their culture. Folklore and mythology are an integral part of Marshallese culture. The Marshallese folklore is diverse, as each island or clan has its own versions of traditional myths, passed down orally by trained myth tellers, often elders. In this lesson, 2nd graders will explore the different types of stories in the rich Marshallese culture, from explanatory tales (Bwebwenato) to fairy tales (Inon), while building reading comprehension and analytical skills.