Exploring 'All Summer in a Day' Through Reading Comprehension

The story is set on Venus, where it rains continuously, and the Sun appears only once every seven years. Margot, a girl from Earth, remembers the Sun and is isolated by her peers. When the Sun finally appears, the children experience joy, but it is short-lived as the rain returns. Margot, locked in a closet by her classmates, misses the Sun entirely. The story explores themes of isolation, memory, and the fleeting nature of happiness.

What is the setting of the story?

• Venus

• Earth

• Mars

• Jupiter

How long has it been raining on Venus?

• Five years

• Ten years

• Seven years

• Nine years

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is Margot different from the other children?

• She likes the rain

• She is a teacher

• She remembers the sun from Earth

• She is older than them

What do the children do to Margot before the teacher returns?

• They ignore her

• They play with her

• They lock her in a closet

• They help her

What happens when the sun finally comes out?

• The children start crying

• The children go to sleep

• The children run outside and play

• The children stay inside

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How long do the children have to enjoy the sun?

• Three hours

• One hour

• Two hours

• Four hours

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What do the children notice that signals the return of the rain?

• A thunderstorm

• A single raindrop

• Dark clouds

• A strong wind

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What do the children realize after the rain returns?

• They need to go home

• They missed the sun

• They left Margot in the closet

• They forgot their jackets

How do the children feel after realizing their mistake with Margot?

• Solemn and guilty

• Angry

• Indifferent

• Happy

What is the main theme of the story?

• The beauty of nature

• The cruelty of children

• The power of hope

• The importance of memories

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2