Consolidating Dad Part 3

Open Ended

If you had a dream machine, how would you use it? Would you relive a memory, learn something new, or create an adventure? Explain why

Sentence Stem: 💭 If I had a dream machine, I would use it to because .

Open Ended

Think of an example of a technology that impact our daily lives. Write one potential benefit and one potential ethical challenge it might pose. An example is done for you.

Multiple Choice

What makes a story science fiction?

• It includes futuristic technology, space travel, or advanced science

• It is based on real events and historical facts

• It focuses only on magic and mythical creatures

• It takes place in a regular school setting with no futuristic elements

Multiple Choice

What does Heather mean when she says, “I just want to feel like he’s here cheering me on”?

• She wants her dad to be home to support her

• She wants to take the MPLAT early

• She needs more encouragement from her mom

• She is asking for a new dream machine

Multiple Choice

What does Heather’s dream about her dad reveal?

• She only cares about school

• She is nervous about the MPLAT but misses her dad

• She doesn’t want to talk to her dad

• She wants to drop out of school

Multiple Choice

How does Heather’s mom cope with Dad’s absence?

• She focuses on making sure Heather succeeds academically

• She talks about Dad all the time

• She avoids talking to Heather

• She uses the dream machine herself

Match

Match the following

• The main character who struggles with missing her dad while preparing for the MPLAT test.

• A device that connects to Heather while she sleeps, helping her consolidate information for the MPLAT but also revealing her thoughts about her dad.

• A major exam that determines Heather’s future opportunities, making it a source of stress for her.

• Heather’s best friend, who receives the light-up nails that Heather invents.

• A symbol from Heather’s dream, representing her dad’s hobbies and their connection, as he appears in her dream wearing his flannel and holding binoculars.

Heather

Dream Machine

MPLAT

Chell

Binoculars

• Heather

• Dream Machine

• MPLAT

• Chell

• Binoculars

Open Ended

Based on what you have read in the previous days, do you think the narrator will still use the dream machine to consolidate what she learned? 

Sentence Stem: I predict Heather will … because…

Open Ended

Find and copy the exact sentence from the text that shows how Mom is trying to connect with Heather before the MPLAT.

Multiple Choice

What does the detail about the pizza in Paragraph 54 suggest about Heather and her mom’s routine?

• They eat out frequently.

• Heather is in charge of cooking on some nights.

• Heather dislikes cooking for her mom.

• The family does not have a set routine for meals.

Open Ended

Find and copy the exact sentence from the text that shows how Mom reassures Heather before the MPLAT.

Multiple Choice

What does Heather’s decision to stop using the dream machine suggest about her character?

• She values tradition over technology.

• She is overwhelmed by the demands placed on her.

• She feels confident that she would be doing well with MPLAT.

• She wants to rebel against her mom.

Open Ended

Find and copy the exact sentence from the text that shows how Mom acknowledges Heather's hard work and reassures her.

Multiple Choice

What is one primary theme of the story?

• Independence leads to conflict.

• Technology can create both challenges and connections.

• Relationships require sacrifices like being away from loved ones. 

• Success depends on preparation.

Open Ended

SCR - How does Heather’s relationship with her mom evolve by the end of the story?

Sentence Stems:
Heather and her mom’s relationship becomes ….

For example, Heather … and says, “...” 

This shows their …

Multiple Choice

The writer wants to use a more precise word than "issues" in sentence 3. Which word should replace "issues" in this paragraph?

• Problems

• Challenges

• Barriers

• Misunderstandings

Multiple Choice

The writer wants to combine the ideas in sentences 2 and 4. In the box provided, write a sentence that combines these ideas in a clear, effective way.

• Families separated by long distances can talk daily through video calls, which can create meaningful moments.

• Families living far apart can stay connected daily through video calls, creating meaningful memories.

• Families across the globe can talk daily through video calls, which help build meaningful moments.

• No revision is needed.

Open Ended

The writer wants to combine the ideas in sentences 2 and 4. In the box provided, write a sentence that combines these ideas in a clear, effective way.