All Summer in a Day review

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How do the other students feel about Margot?

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They're mean to her because they are jealous.

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One reason the children treat Margot badly is because she...

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might get to return to Earth.

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What does the author mean by "She was an old photograph."?

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The author is comparing Margot to an old photo because of her faded appearance.

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What image does the author create when he describes the jungle as "a nest of octopi clustering up great arms"?

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The jungle is thick and the trees are wound together.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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Why do the children feel ashamed after they come back inside?

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They look down at their feet and hands.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

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

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The impact of jealousy and isolation.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What does Margot long for in the story?

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She longs for the sun and the warmth of Earth.

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How does the setting of Venus affect the children?

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The constant rain and lack of sunlight make them feel gloomy and isolated.

Front

What role does jealousy play in the story?

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Jealousy drives the other children to mistreat Margot.

Front

What does the sun symbolize for Margot?

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Hope, happiness, and a connection to Earth.