New Kid on Mars

Where do Luna and her family live, and why?

• In a city because of work

• In a village because of peace

• On a space station because of a special mission

• By the sea because of the climate

What does the last scene tell you about the message of the story?

• It highlights the importance of friendship.

• It emphasizes the value of honesty.

• It shows the consequences of greed.

• It underscores the power of love.

How does Luna feel about meeting the new kid on Mars? Use evidence from the text to explain.

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What is the importance of dialogue in this story?

• It reveals character traits and motivations.

• It provides background information.

• It advances the plot.

• All of the above.

What does the first illustration tell you about the setting of the story? RL.3.7

• It is set in a forest.

• It is set in a city.

• It is set in the past.

• It is set in the future.

What elements in the story help you identify it as science fiction? RL.3.4

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What does Luna mean when she describes herself as "free as a shooting star"?

• She feels unrestricted and independent.

• She is moving very fast.

• She is burning out quickly.

• She is lost in the vast universe.

What does the importance of dialogue in this story?

• It reveals character traits.

• It advances the plot.

• It provides background information.

• All of the above.

What does the idiom "like space worms wiggling around inside" mean?

• She is nervous

• There are butterflies in her stomach

• She is angry

• She is shy