Dark They Were and Golden Eyed

What was Mr. Bittering's first impression when they landed on Mars?

• This is awesome!!!

• Take me back to earth!

• Ew what's this weird food?

• Earth people are ugly!

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which characteristic makes it clear that this is a fictional piece of literature?

• The colorful setting

• The description of family members

• The use of dialogue

• The setting is on Mars

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.3B

Which word best describes the character of Harry Bittering at the beginning of the story

• Loud

• Paranoid

• Demanding

• Quiet

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How do the townspeople react to Mr. Bittering's worries?

• They are angry

• They are excited to change

• They are unconcerned

• They are worried too

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

Harry got little assistance from others in building a rocket because

• No one else cared about returning to Earth

• He was the only person who knew how to build one

• Everyone else thought a rocket would arrive soon

• He was really cranky and no one liked him

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which universal theme is most frequently reflected throughout the story

• People fear the unknown

• A family becomes stronger when they are far from home

• Sometimes people change and do not realize it

• Family is the most important element in life

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CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

If something is amiss, it seems

• Wrong

• Pointless

• Not sturdy

• Mysterious

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The plot structure of the story is

• Progressive (like our roller coaster chart)

• Parallel

• Flashback

• Circular

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which word means "to become smaller, shrink"

• Dwindle

• Forlorn

• Flimsy

• Recede

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the resolution of the story?

• They become Martians and decide to stay

• The war ends so they go home

• We never find out! (Gasp!)

• All the humans on earth die

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3