Exploring Themes of Jealousy and Cruelty in 'All Summer in a Day'

In a classroom on a distant planet, students eagerly await the rare appearance of the sun, which they haven't seen in years. Margo, who remembers the sun from Earth, refuses to go under artificial lamps, hoping for the real sun. As the event unfolds, students discuss scientific facts and share poetry, expressing their hopes and fears. When the sun finally appears, it brings joy and reflection, but also tension as Margo is locked away as a prank. The experience leaves a lasting impact on the students, highlighting the importance of hope and memory.

What time is the event supposed to happen?

• 1:00 PM

• 12:15 PM

• 1:15 PM

• 12:00 PM

Tags

CCSS.3.MD.A.1

Why does Margo not want to go under the lamps?

• She wants to wait for the real sun.

• She forgot to bring her sun kit.

• She is afraid of the lamps.

• She thinks the lamps are broken.

What does Margo remember about the sun?

• Its sound.

• Its harmful rays.

• Its color and shape.

• Its warmth and brightness.

What is the sun mostly made of?

• Carbon and Helium

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

• Hydrogen and Helium

• Hydrogen and Oxygen

What does Margo compare the sun to in her poem?

• A tree

• A lamp

• A flower

• A star

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

What do the children do when the sun comes out?

• They hide under the lamps.

• They go outside to play.

• They stay inside.

• They go to sleep.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Why is Margo locked away?

• As a joke.

• As a punishment.

• For her safety.

• By accident.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Margo describe about the sun's appearance?

• The sky turns dark and it starts raining.

• The clouds separate and there's music from the birds.

• The temperature drops significantly.

• The sun emits a loud noise.

What do the children realize after the sun comes out?

• They don't need the sun kits.

• They left Margo locked away.

• They need to go back inside.

• They forgot to do their homework.

What does Margo hope for after being locked away?

• To get a new sun kit.

• To be left alone.

• To go back to Earth.

• To see the sun again.