The Solar System Dance Activity

What is the name of the first planet mentioned in the poem?

• Venus

• Mercury

• Earth

• Mars

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What colour is Mars described as in the poem?

• Blue

• Red

• Green

• Yellow

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which planet is referred to as a 'cosmic jewel' in the poem?

• Saturn

• Jupiter

• Uranus

• Neptune

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is unique about Uranus's rotation according to the poem?

• It spins very fast.

• It spins on its side.

• It doesn't spin at all.

• It spins backward.

What is Pluto described as in the poem?

• A giant planet

• A cosmic jewel

• A tiny dwarf

• A blazing ball of heat

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

Describe the appearance of Venus as mentioned in the poem. Use at least two adjectives.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Why is Earth referred to as 'our home' in the poem? Provide at least two reasons mentioned in the poem.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Explain the significance of Saturn's rings according to the poem. Why are they described as a 'cosmic jewel'?

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.5.4

Compare and contrast the sizes of Jupiter and Earth based on the information in the poem. Provide at least two points of comparison.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Why does the poet say Pluto has lessons to teach? What details in the poem support this idea?

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4