Adopting a Three-Year-Old Alien

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English
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8th Grade
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Roberta Booker
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the initial reaction of the townspeople when the spaceship landed?
Excitement and fear
Joy and celebration
Indifference
Anger and hostility
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unique trait did Zog have that helped the townspeople understand his emotions?
He could change colors based on emotions
He could speak their language
He had a translator device
He wrote messages
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the townspeople initially feel about Zog?
They saw him as a burden
They were thrilled to have him
They ignored him
They were angry
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What activity did Zog enjoy that helped the townspeople bond with him?
Music and dancing
Playing sports
Cooking
Painting
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.8.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What lesson did the townspeople learn from adopting Zog?
Differences could be celebrated rather than feared
Aliens are dangerous
It's important to stay isolated
Technology is the key to communication
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the best theme for this story?
Adopting aliens is always the answer.
Don't go to unfamiliar places.
The townspeople did not wait long enough to make a decision.
Differences could be celebrated rather than feared.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Is Zog a round or flat character?
round
flat
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Are the townspeople static or dynamic characters?
static
dynamic
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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