Stories that Provide a Glimpse into North Korea’s Ambitions

Which of the following is central to North Korean science fiction?

• self-reliance

• collective consciousness

• leadership

• scientific accuracy

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1

Match the stories mentioned in the passage to their themes.

• Blue ear

• Support for the country’s leadership

• The black fog of the oilfield

• Human Triumph Over Nature

• P-300 files

• National Unity

• Finding a grain plant

• Self-Reliance Through Science

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Apply

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.2

Based on the passage, which statement would the author most likely agree with?

• North Korea’s scientific developments helped build a socialist society.

• North Korea’s scientists are world leaders in technological development.

• North Korea’s citizens share a strong bond with its leaders due to technology.

• North Korea’s leaders use science fiction as a tool that excites people about the future.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Analyze

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.1

Which of these themes can be found in the stories mentioned in the passage?

• greed can ruin a country

• technology can improve human lives

• a leader must face challenges to gain respect

• depending on scientists is a good way to build a strong nation

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Evaluate

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.2

The author mentions that the production of science fiction in North Korea is ‘surprising’ most likely because __________.

• there is no education system in the country

• the society in North Korea does not approve of fiction

• all the science fiction authors from North Korea live abroad

• the government has strict controls on most aspects of daily life

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.6

Match the following terms from the passage with the option that best describes their meaning:

• infiltrate

• Something in abundance

• bountiful

• A kind of restriction

• utopia

• To secretly gain access

• sanction

• An ideal world

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Understand

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9.4

Create a rough outline for the plot of a story that could be classified as science fiction from North Korea.

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Bloom's Taxonomy: Create

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