Exploring Themes in All Summer in a Day

Where is the story 'All Summer in a Day' set?

• Jupiter

• Mars

• Earth

• Venus

How often does the sun appear on Venus in the story?

• Every year

• Every ten years

• Every seven years

• Every five years

What is Margot's unique experience compared to the other children?

• She can fly

• She has never seen rain

• She has seen the sun

• She is from Mars

Why do the other children dislike Margot?

• She is from Earth

• She is different and remembers the sun

• She is the teacher's favorite

• She is very quiet

What do the children do to Margot on the day the sun is supposed to appear?

• They send her back to Earth

• They lock her in a closet

• They play with her

• They ignore her

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How do the children feel when they first see the sun?

• Joyful and excited

• Indifferent

• Angry

• Scared

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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

What happens to the weather after the children experience the sun?

• It stays sunny

• It starts snowing

• It becomes windy

• The rain returns

How do the children react when they remember Margot is still in the closet?

• They get angry

• They ignore it

• They feel ashamed

• They laugh

What is the children's reaction when they open the closet to release Margot?

• They run away

• They laugh at her

• They are silent and ashamed

• They apologize

What is the main theme of 'All Summer in a Day'?

• The power of memories

• The cruelty of children

• The importance of friendship

• The beauty of nature