We're Not from Here

Who is the main character in "We're Not from Here" by Rodkey?

• Lan Mifune

• Marf

• Anya Mifune

• The President

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the primary setting of the story?

• Earth

• The planet Choom

• Mars

• The Moon

Why did Lan's family leave Earth?

• They wanted to explore space.

• Earth became uninhabitable.

• They were on a vacation.

• They were invited by aliens.

Summarize the main conflict in the story.

• Lan's family struggles to adapt to life on Choom.

• Lan's family is trying to return to Earth.

• Lan's family is searching for a lost treasure.

• Lan's family is building a spaceship.

Describe the appearance of the aliens on Choom.

• They look like humans.

• They are small and furry.

• They are tall and have scales.

• They are invisible.

What motivates the people of Choom to initially reject humans?

• Fear of the unknown

• Lack of resources

• Desire for peace

• Curiosity about humans

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What inference can be made about Lan's character based on his actions?

• Lan is adventurous and brave.

• Lan is shy and reserved.

• Lan is selfish and greedy.

• Lan is lazy and uninterested.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Identify a key event that changes the relationship between humans and the people of Choom.

• A human saves a Choomian from danger.

• A Choomian visits Earth.

• A human invents a new technology.

• A Choomian becomes the leader of Earth.

What is the main theme of "We're Not from Here"?

• The importance of family

• The challenges of adapting to new environments

• The power of technology

• The value of wealth

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is Lan's sister's name?

• Anya

• Marf

• Zuri

• Kira