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What events caused Asimov to become a science fiction writer?
Sam wanted to allow the insect-like beings to keep their world.
What words are emphasized in the title?
Discuss with your partner what the illustrations convey.
Think about how Asimov would have reacted to these magazine covers as a boy.
With your partner, brainstorm a list of reasons Asimov could have given his father to gain permission to read the magazines and pursue his interest in science fiction.
Did you think the characters were realistic? What features made them seem realistic?
Think, Pair, Share
Explain why Sam felt he had to alter his mission's purpose.
PARTNER READING
Get with the partner you were reading with on Friday. Each of you should read half of the essay. The listener should then summarize what was said.
Terms from American History:
(1) Ellis Island: Immigration station from 1892 to 1954
(2) The Mayflower: ship that carried early English colonists to North America in 1620
I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
You may enjoy reading one or more short stories in this book. In the stories, he explores the interaction between robots and humans.
Have you ever felt a sense of purpose to overcome a challenge? How does this help you understand Asimov's feeling that he had "something to rise above"?