Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed Review

What was Mr. Bittering's first impression when they landed on Mars?

• This is awesome!!!

• Take me back to earth!

• Ew what's this weird food?

• Earth people are ugly!

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which characteristic makes it clear that this is a fictional piece of literature?

• The colorful setting

• The description of family members

• The use of dialogue

• The setting is on Mars

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.3B

Harry got little assistance from others in building a rocket because

• No one else cared about returning to Earth

• He was the only person who knew how to build one

• Everyone else thought a rocket would arrive soon

• He was really cranky and no one liked him

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What is the resolution of the story?

• They become Martians and decide to stay

• The war ends so they go home

• We never find out! (Gasp!)

• All the humans on earth die

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

Define science fiction

• A genre based on future scientific, technological or environmental changes

• A genre that is focused on comedic, funny moments

• A genre based on romance, love and connections

• A genre that is about space

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CCSS.RI.7.4

What event prevents the family's return to Earth?

• the family is happy living on Mars

• The return ticket costs too much money

• Harry's rocket doesn't work

• An atomic war breaks out on Earth

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

What is Harry's first clue that his world is changing?

• his children want Martian names

• The peach blossoms change color and his garden grows green roses and purple grass

• Their eyes turn golden

• His neighbors calmly accept all of the change

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CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the best way to describe the Bitterings at the end of the story?

• They are completely changed into Martians and have no memory of their past selves.

• They are resigned to living on Mars but are unhappy with their lives there.

• They are different physically but still think and act like Earth people

• They are eager to return to Earth now that the atomic war is over

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does atmosphere mean in the following sentence?

The atmosphere of the Earth consists of 78 percent nitrogen, 21 percent oxygen, and 1 percent other gases.

• space

• chemistry

• cloud cover

• surrounding air

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4

What situation shows the meaning of forlorn?

• a soccer team that just won a game

• an abandoned dog sitting alone in the rain

• a teenage babysitter watching two young children play

• a busy man on a city street who missed the bus

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CCSS.RL.7.4