Exploring the City of Ember

Summarize the main idea of Chapter 1 in "City of Ember."

• The city is running out of resources, and the citizens are worried.

• The Builders left instructions for the citizens to follow.

• Lina and Doon receive their job assignments.

• The mayor announces a new plan for the city.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Identify a character trait of Lina Mayfleet based on Chapters 1-7.

• Pessimistic

• Curious

• Lazy

• Dishonest

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Describe a detail about the setting of Ember from the first seven chapters.

• Ember is a city with bright sunlight and open fields.

• Ember is an underground city with failing lights.

• Ember is a coastal city with a bustling port.

• Ember is a mountain city with snowy peaks.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Explain a plot development that occurs in Chapter 3.

• Lina finds a hidden map of the city.

• Doon discovers a secret tunnel.

• Lina and Doon switch job assignments.

• The mayor reveals a new source of power.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Make an inference about why the citizens of Ember are worried.

• They are afraid of an impending war.

• They are concerned about the dwindling supplies.

• They fear the return of a past ruler.

• They are worried about a natural disaster.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Compare and contrast Lina and Doon's attitudes towards their city.

• Both are content with the way things are.

• Lina is hopeful, while Doon is frustrated.

• Both are indifferent to the city's problems.

• Lina is frustrated, while Doon is hopeful.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Summarize the main idea of Chapter 4.

• Lina discovers a new way to generate electricity.

• Doon explores the Pipeworks to find a solution.

• The mayor holds a meeting to discuss the city's future.

• Lina and Doon find a hidden message.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Identify a character trait of Doon Harrow based on Chapters 1-7.

• Complacent

• Impulsive

• Determined

• Carefree

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Describe a detail about the setting of the Pipeworks.

• The Pipeworks are well-lit and easy to navigate.

• The Pipeworks are dark and filled with rushing water.

• The Pipeworks are above ground and open to the sky.

• The Pipeworks are a quiet and peaceful place.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Explain a plot development that occurs in Chapter 5.

• Lina finds a mysterious note in her grandmother's closet.

• Doon discovers a new species of plant.

• The mayor announces a new rationing system.

• Lina and Doon have a disagreement.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9