Worksheet on Summary Skills: Conciseness in a Dystopian Future
English
Grade 7
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet designed to develop summary skills with a focus on conciseness, set in a dystopian future context for Grade 7 students.
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Worksheet on Summary Skills: Conciseness in a Dystopian Future
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Dystopian Future: The Last Sanctuary
In the year 2147, the world had transformed into a bleak landscape where humanity’s survival depended on the remnants of civilization hidden beneath a domed city known as the Last Sanctuary. Outside the dome, wastelands stretched endlessly, remnants of a once-thriving planet ravaged by environmental catastrophes and war. Inside the Sanctuary, life was governed by strict regulations designed to preserve the fragile ecosystem and prevent chaos. Citizens were monitored constantly, their movements and communications scrutinized by the authoritarian regime. Despite the oppressive environment, a growing resistance emerged, seeking to expose the truths hidden behind the regime’s façade. Among them was Elena, a young scientist who discovered evidence of a secret project to manipulate the climate, worsening the environmental devastation. Her findings threatened to undermine the regime’s control and ignite a rebellion among the oppressed populace. As tensions escalated, Elena had to decide whether to reveal her discovery, risking her life, or remain silent to protect her family and the fragile peace within the dome. The story raises questions about the cost of survival, the nature of freedom, and the importance of truth in a dystopian society. The narrative explores themes of oppression, resistance, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in a harsh, controlled world.
1.
What is the setting of the story, and how does it contribute to the overall mood?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one key theme in the passage and explain it briefly.
[2 marks]3.
What role does Elena play in the story?
[2 marks]4.
Which literary device is used when describing the outside wastelands as 'remnants of a once-thriving planet'?
Aa) Metaphor
Bb) Hyperbole
Cc) Simile
Dd) Personification
5.
Describe the moral dilemma faced by Elena in one or two sentences.
[2 marks]6.
Identify one example of foreshadowing in the story.
[2 marks]7.
Explain how the theme of resistance is portrayed through Elena’s actions.
8.
Summarize the passage in 3-4 sentences, focusing on the main ideas and avoiding unnecessary details.
[4 marks]9.
Create a brief outline for a story continuation where Elena decides to reveal her discovery. Include at least three key plot points.
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