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"All Summer in a Day" 
by Ray Bradburg

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Rain in Poetry


Discussion Questions
  1. Why do you think the director chose to film the movie with a darkened appearance?
  2. What caused William’s animosity towards Margot?  Who contributed to this problem?
  3. What was unusual about Margot’s illustration?
  4. What must the students do as part of the school day to compensate for not having enough natural sunlight?
  5. Why did the teacher demonstrate how to use visors?
  6. Describe the reactions of the students when they first stepped outdoors to witness the sun.
  7. Describe some of the things found in nature that the children noticed and admired.
  8. How does the viewer notice that it begins to rain again.  
  9. When it does begin to rain again, the children hurriedly try to… 
  10. Do you believe that Margot was right in not accepting William’s flowers?
  11. Which ending did you prefer:  the book’s version or the movie version?  Explain your reasons.                

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