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    A short literature study assignment for grades 6-8 based on "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed by Ray Bradbury.

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    A short literature study assignment for grades 6-8 based on "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed by Ray Bradbury.

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    Dark They Were, and Golden Eyed - Reading Comprehension Activity

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    A short literature study assignment for grades 6-8 based on "Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed by Ray Bradbury.

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    The story explores themes of fear, desperation and loss of hope in a dire situation far from home. Mr. Bittering struggles to accept that he and the colonists may be stranded on the planet forever.

    Mr. Bittering is overwhelmed by fear and desperation at being stranded alone with only 1000 colonists on the planet. He finds it hard to accept that there is no way back to Earth.

    At first Mr. Bittering is in denial and refuses to believe they are stranded. However, after being submerged in the canal water he starts to accept their situation and realize the peach blossoms represent new life on the planet.

    Name ________________________________________ Date ____________________

    “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed” p. 479 HR # _____

    A -3 Read this quote from the story and explain what is going on in the story
    at this time: “Alone, thought Bittering. Only a thousand of us here. No way
    back. No way. No way. Sweat poured from his face and his hands and his
    body; he was drenched in the hot-ness of his fear. He wanted to strike Laura,
    cry, "No, you're lying! The rockets will come back!"

    Here are some vocabulary words from the story. Match them with the correct
    meaning and write the letter.

    1) ___amiss a) sad
    2) ___forlorn b) put under
    3) ___recede c)drawn back
    4) ___dwindle d)absent
    5) ___flimsy e)not strong, weak
    6) ___suffocating (488) f)die out
    7) ___submerged (480) h)air taken away

    Now, take one of these words on the left above and use them (proper form,
    etc) to describe these things:

    1. Mr. Bittering’s drive to save his family became ___________________ .


    2. The chance of returning to Earth after the War was __________________ .
    3. Mr. Bittering really “let go” and started to accept after being
    __________________________ in the canal water.
    4. Mr. Bittering’s realization about the peach blossoms made him feel
    _________________ .
    5. The hope of the Colonists seemed to slowly _____________________ as
    time passed.
    Which character below represents or stands for each trait?

    David Sam Mr. Bittering The Captain The Lieutenant


    The Wife

    1. Peer Pressure _____________________________

    2. Desperation _______________________________

    3. Arrogance (not thinking of others at all, sort of focused on self and own
    ideas) ______________________

    4. Human Weakness ________________________

    5. Intelligence or ability to see things/predict things


    ________________________

    6. Compliance (goes along with everything; does not have own mind)
    ________________________

    D- 1 Choose ONE of those characters and traits above and explain why they
    go together with evidence from the text.

    B-2 Whichstory do you prefer, “Dark They Were, and Golden Eyed,” “The
    Golden Kite, The Silver Wind,” “Rikki Tikki Tavvi,” or “Narcissus?” Explain
    WHY you chose your story and use evidence from the story or story themes
    to support your answer. You may go back into the book to refresh your story
    memory.

    D-1 Choosea metaphor from the story and write it. Then tell why the author
    chose this metaphor.
    Draw your “mind’s eye” picture of the BitteringFamily here. You may use
    crayon or marker to create emphasis.

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