All Summer in a Day: Comprehension Check

What is the primary setting of the story?

• Earth

• Mars

• Venus

• Jupiter

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

How often does the sun appear on their planet?

• Once a month

• Once every seven years

• Once a year

• Every year

What do the children do to Margot?

• Include her in their games

• Make her feel welcome

• Lock her in a closet

• Help her find her way home

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.9A

What does Margot miss the most?

• The sun

• Her family

• The sound of rain

• Her home on Earth

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.W.7.9A

What is the main consequence of the children’s actions towards Margot?

• They become friends with her

• They learn about the sun

• They are punished by their teacher

• They regret their decision

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

Why do the children resent Margot?

• She is older than them

• She is afraid of the dark

• She remembers the sun and they do not

• She refuses to play with them

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does Margot’s reaction to the sun suggest about her character?

• She is indifferent to nature

• She is deeply connected to her past

• She is afraid of change

• She does not care about her surroundings

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does Margot’s longing for the sun reveal about her emotional state?

• She is indifferent to her surroundings

• She is excited about the rain

• She enjoys the company of the other children

• She feels a deep sense of loneliness

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does the ending of the story imply about Margot's future?

• She will find happiness among the children

• She may continue to feel isolated

• She will eventually return to Earth

• She will become the leader of the group

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

What does the sun symbolize in the story?

• Hope and joy

• Danger and fear

• Knowledge and education

• Friendship and community

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2