Worksheet: Anita and Me - Cultural Clash in Science Fiction

English
Grade 7
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet designed for Grade 7 students exploring cultural clashes within the context of science fiction, focusing on the novel Anita and Me. The tasks encourage analysis of literary techniques and creative writing based on a science fiction theme.

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Worksheet: Anita and Me - Cultural Clash in Science Fiction

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Grade Grade 7
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Introduction and Scene Summary

In a distant future world, humans encounter an alien civilization that challenges their perceptions of identity and culture. Amidst a backdrop of advanced technology and inter-species communication, a young protagonist named Anita grapples with her own cultural identity while facing prejudices and misunderstandings from the alien visitors. The scene describes a tense meeting where language barriers and differing customs lead to misunderstandings, highlighting the clash of cultural values in a science fiction setting. A short phrase from the text, such as 'the alien’s gaze was cold yet curious,' illustrates the complex emotions involved. The narrative explores themes of acceptance, fear, and the unknown in an intergalactic context, emphasizing the importance of empathy and understanding across cultural divides.
1.
What is the main challenge faced by the protagonist, Anita, in this science fiction scenario?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify a phrase from the summary that indicates an emotional response from the alien visitor.
[2 marks]
3.
What theme is primarily explored through the cultural clash described?
[2 marks]
4.
Describe how advanced technology enhances or complicates the cultural interactions in this scene.
[4 marks]
5.
Identify one literary device used in the phrase, ‘the alien’s gaze was cold yet curious,’ and explain its effect.
[3 marks]
6.
Explain how the theme of fear is depicted in the scene summary.
[2 marks]
7.
Considering this scene, suggest a different approach that might lead to better mutual understanding.
[4 marks]
8.
Create a short dialogue between Anita and an alien character that reflects cultural misunderstanding and eventual empathy.
[4 marks]
9.
Reflect on how the theme of cultural clash in this science fiction setting relates to real-world issues of cultural understanding.
[4 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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