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Many of the stories in the collection explore the relationship between technological advances and family life. How are these two seemingly disparate ideas connected? How might technology negatively impact a family?
Teaching Suggestion: Stories that explore this theme include “The Veldt,” “Rocket Man,” and “The Rocket.” It may be helpful to encourage students to cite specific examples from these (and other) stories as they discuss the prompt. Afterward, you might consider extending this discussion by asking, “How does technology negatively influence people and their relationships today? What lesson does Bradbury appear to be conveying through these related cautionary tales?”
Differentiation Suggestion: If responding in writing, students who struggle with written expression might benefit from turning in an organizer in lieu of paragraph responses. English language learners and students with executive function differences may also appreciate the opportunity to explore and analyze a single story in a group. Small classes could be divided into three groups (one for each story), and then group leaders could share their ideas in a class-wide discussion. You might also consider breaking down a single story with the class as an example, allowing students to address the other two stories independently or as a take-home assignment.
By Ray Bradbury
A Graveyard for Lunatics
A Graveyard for Lunatics
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All Summer In A Day
All Summer In A Day
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A Sound Of Thunder
A Sound Of Thunder
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Dandelion Wine
Dandelion Wine
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Dark They Were, and Golden Eyed
Dark They Were, and Golden Eyed
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Death is a Lonely Business
Death is a Lonely Business
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Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451
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Marionettes, Inc.
Marionettes, Inc.
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Selected from Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed
Selected from Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed
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Something Wicked This Way Comes
Something Wicked This Way Comes
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The Halloween Tree
The Halloween Tree
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The Martian Chronicles
The Martian Chronicles
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The Other Foot
The Other Foot
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The Pedestrian
The Pedestrian: A Fantasy in One Act
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There Will Come Soft Rains
There Will Come Soft Rains
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The Toynbee Convector
The Toynbee Convector
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The Veldt
The Veldt
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Zero Hour
Zero Hour
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