Weekly Reading: "The Earth Assignment" p. 4-->10

The Earth
Assignment
p. 4-->10

The Earth Assignment is an example of science fiction. Science fiction has fictional characters and events in a fictional, but realistic setting. It contains elements of fantasy that are related to technology rather than magic.

​Weekly Reading Check

Multiple Choice

Where is Kalen from?

• Earth

• Koda

• Mars

Multiple Choice

What is Kalen's initial belief about his people compared to Humans?

• Humans are more advanced

• Kodians know everything and Humans have limited technology

• Both species are equally knowledgeable

Multiple Choice

What does Kalen decide to do to gather information about Earth?

• Send a message back to Koda

• Write a report based on existing knowledge

• Visit Earth in disguise

Multiple Choice

What differences does Kalen notice upon arriving on Earth?

• The sky is blue, and Earth has

  only one sun.

• The presence of aliens

• The absence of technology

Multiple Choice

Who does Kalen meet at the bakery?

• A fellow student

• A Human named Angelo

• A teacher

Multiple Choice

What gesture surprises Kalen during his encounter with Angelo?

• Angelo asks him to leave

• Angelo offers him food

• Angelo ignores him

Multiple Choice

What is Kalen's goal for his project on Earth?

• To prove Kodians are superior

• To collect data to support his hypothesis and earn a good grade

• To find a way to return to Koda