1. activity Critical Thinking
“They Might Be Dangerous”
February/March 2013 Name: ___________________________________ Date: ____________
Critical-Thinking Questions
An active reader always looks for ideas and details in a story. In this activity,
you’ll answer questions about the story “They Might Be Dangerous.”
Directions: Answer the questions below, using information and details from the story to back up your
ideas. Use a separate piece of paper if you need more room.
1. How does Alia react to the metallic pods she and Zak find? Why are Alia’s and Zak’s
reactions different?
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2. What are the grotesque pink creatures Alia and Zak see in the images? What does the
end to the thumping mean?
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3. hy do you think the author leads readers to believe the story takes place on Earth and
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then reveals something else at the end?
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4. hy do you think the title of this story is “They Might Be Dangerous”?
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5. hat is the theme, or big idea, of this story?
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