1. The Illustrated Man
By Ray Bradbury

2. Journal
What is science fiction? Do you enjoy reading it?

3. DIRECTIONS: Using the internet (www. google. com, www. ask. com. etc
DIRECTIONS: Using the internet ( etc.) answer each of the questions. Remember to put your findings into your own words!
What is the definition of Sci-fi?
What themes are found in Sci-fi?
Which sci-fi works have you read, seen, or heard about?
What are the different categories of sci-fi?
What are the four elements of science-fiction?
Who is Ray Bradbury? Include biographical information
What is The Illustrated Man? What are some interesting facts about this work?

4. Agenda
Finish Sci-Fi Class Notes Prologue/predictions The Veldt SWBAT: Give information about the genre of science fiction and biographical information about Ray Bradbury

5. Prologue
As I read, jot down any predictions or questions you may have about the book

6. Vocabulary Part 1 Look up the definitions for the following words:
Prologue
Immense
Intricate
Connoisseur
Exile
Epilogue
Thatched
Tapestry

7. “The Veldt”
Read “The Veldt” paying special attention to foreshadowing ( a literary device by which an author hints what is to come) then answer the following questions:
Describe the nursery, both as a marketed ideal and as it is presented in the story. What was the feeling the father and mother were getting from the intense scene depicted in the nursery when they entered? At what point does it become a menacing place? Give textual examples.
Describe the character of the Hadley’s as parents. What type of parents are they? What type of children are Wendy and Peter?
At one point, George Hadley comments that the nursery may not like being shut off. What are the implications of this statement?
What is the theme of “The Veldt?” How is this theme dramatized in the story?

8. Agenda
Journal/writing activity Bradbury Video Kaleidoscope SWBAT: Identify, describe, and give examples of imagery Use word association and a graphic organizer to brainstorm a story idea Use a graphic organizer to study vocab.

9. The Last Night of the World No Particular Night or Morning
The Other Foot
The Concrete Mixer
The Veldt
The Exiles
The Long Rain
Zero Hour
The rocket man
The Visitor
The City
The Last Night of the World
The Fox and the Forrest
The Rocket
The Fire Balloons
No Particular Night or Morning
Kaleidoscope
Marionettes, Inc.
The man
The Highway

10. Word Association “5 minute brainstorm”
CHOOSE 1 title from the previous slide/ table of contents from your book.
WRITE any words that come to mind when thinking about the title you chose
EXPAND- pick any word and expand on it
Whose bottle was it?
What is in the bottle?
Where did you find the bottle?
When did the bottle get filled up? Or emptied?
How did it get here?
Why did they leave it?

11. The Illustrated Man has ever-changing images all over his body that illustrate stories.
Find a partner and together and give life to your “5 minute brainstorms.”
You may choose to draw a visual representation, create a song or write a short passage
*Focus on imagery!

12. Homework Read “Kaleidoscope”
Cite 2 examples of Imagery from the story and explain why Bradbury used them.

13. Agenda
Turn in Homework (2 examples of imagery from “Kaleidoscope”
Read “The Highway” silently and fill out a plot diagram and make note of characters/ character development
Begin developing a short story
SWBAT:
Identify the parts of the short story “The Highway”
Begin developing their own short story

14. The Highway
Setting Plot Conflict Character Point of View Theme Once finished, begin plotting out your own short story—any genre you wish.

15. Agenda
“The Other Foot”

16. The “N” Word
1. What was the meaning of the “N” word between the 1920’s and the 1960’s?

17. Jim Crow Laws
Go to and answer the following questions.
What is a Jim Crow law?
What was the “separate car law”?
What was “the red summer”?
Why might a writer play with the idea of Jim Crow Laws? How do you feel about these laws? Elaborate.

18. Go to http://www. tnhistoryforkids. org/cities/memphis and read
Go to and read. Then answer the following question:
Write 2 paragraphs that tell about the significance of Memphis, TN in the history of rock ‘n’ roll and blues. Make sure to explain the significance of Memphis to black history.

19. Agenda
Journal “The Man” Work on short stories

20. “The Man” discussion Questions
Answer in complete sentences on your own paper.
How does Martin react to the people and their story?
What could Hart’s name symbolize?
What do you think The Mayor’s answer means when Hart asks him for the stranger’s location?
What does Captain Hart want to ask the stranger for?
Why do you think Martin get s to see The Man at the end?

21. Work on your short story

22. Homework
Read “The Long Rain” and “The Rocket Man”

23. Agenda
Journal “The Long Rain” brochure draft

24. Journal 05.04.15 How do literary works serve as commentary on society?
Copy the question and answer in 5-7 complete sentences.
How do literary works serve as commentary on society?

25. The Long Rain Brochure
Your mission: Become a travel agent for the planet Venus. Create a brochure that lists 5 potential activities for patrons to pursue when going on a Venus Adventure. Step 1: Come up with two lists of words that evoke cold/wet imagery and warm/dry imagery. Get 5 examples for each for a TOTAL OF 10 EXAMPLES. Step 2: Put a positive spin on the cold/wet words. Step 3: Begin brainstorming activity suggestions for travelers that might be included on your brochure. You must include the language of imagery to entice the traveler to come to Venus! Step 4: Now plan your brochure’s rough draft. It will have three sections; it can be a one-page brochure/poster, or you can design a folding brochure .

26. Section 1: This will be your brochure’s visual introduction
Section 1: This will be your brochure’s visual introduction. You must include an inviting image, a title for the brochure, and you must create an interesting catch-phrase or tag-line that your traveler will easily remember; if you were making one for Death Valley, a catch-phrase or tag line might be “Where wildflowers meet the sand!” or something like that. Section 2 This section will contain five activity suggestions that pertain to the warm & dry things you can experience while on Venus. These activities can all focus on the Sun Dome, but if you think creatively, you might think of other ways to bring warm & dry imagery to the planet Venus. Each activity suggestion MUST contain the language of imagery. An illustration for this section is encouraged, but it is optional. Section 3: This section will contain five activity suggestions that pertain to the wet & cold things you can experience while on Venus. This section will contain your most creative ideas, as you will be putting a “spin” on the miserable conditions presented in Bradbury’s story. Each activity suggestion MUST contain the language of imagery. An illustration for this section is encouraged, but it is optional.

27. Agenda
Journal Finish “The Long Rain” brochure- DUE AT END OF CLASS Read “The Fire Balloons”

28. Section 1: This will be your brochure’s visual introduction
Section 1: This will be your brochure’s visual introduction. You must include an inviting image, a title for the brochure, and you must create an interesting catch-phrase or tag-line that your traveler will easily remember; if you were making one for Death Valley, a catch-phrase or tag line might be “Where wildflowers meet the sand!” or something like that. Section 2 This section will contain five activity suggestions that pertain to the warm & dry things you can experience while on Venus. These activities can all focus on the Sun Dome, but if you think creatively, you might think of other ways to bring warm & dry imagery to the planet Venus. Each activity suggestion MUST contain the language of imagery. An illustration for this section is encouraged, but it is optional. Section 3: This section will contain five activity suggestions that pertain to the wet & cold things you can experience while on Venus. This section will contain your most creative ideas, as you will be putting a “spin” on the miserable conditions presented in Bradbury’s story. Each activity suggestion MUST contain the language of imagery. An illustration for this section is encouraged, but it is optional.

29. Agenda
Journal “The Fire Balloon” discussion and questions

30. Fire Balloons Questions
What are the priests hopes? What is Bradbury implying about Peregrine on pg. 77? Who do the majority of the priests believe they should focus on saving? How does Stone feel about the new blue spheres? Why do you think this is? How does Peregrine view them? What happens in the end to completely change the perspectives of everyone?

31. What is the theme of the story
What is the theme of the story?- Why do you think Bradbury would want to write a story like this?

32. Agenda
Journal Ray Bradbury Theater The Exiles

33. Journal
Copy the prompt and respond in 5-7 sentences.
What would you do if it was your last night on Earth? Give details and examples.

34. The Veldt
Watch “The Veldt” and compare it to the text version. What was different? What was similar? What do you get from telling a story through text rather than with a video?

35. Agenda
Journal The Exiles Ray Bradbury Theater

36. Journal
Copy the prompt and respond in 5-7 complete sentences.
Why do you think people attempt to censor books or movies? Is that a decision that should be made by the government or by individuals?

37. “The Exiles”
As you read “The Exiles” answer these questions IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.
Who are the people that inhabit Mars?
Why do they want to keep the men in the rocket from reaching the planet?
Why do you think Bradbury chose the inhabitants that he did?
What “crimes” did these people commit?
What do you think Bradbury is saying about society?
What is the theme of this story?

38. Ray Bradbury Theater
The Long Rain

39. Agenda
Journal “No particular Night or Morning” “The Fox and the Forest”

40. Journal Do you think ray Bradbury was religious? Why or Why not?
Copy the prompt and respond in at least 5 sentences.
Do you think ray Bradbury was religious? Why or Why not?

41. Read: "No Particular Night or Morning" and "The Fox and the Forest" Write: How do these stories illustrate the governments of the times that Bradbury lived during? How do you think the people of the time felt about those in charge? Would this be a good way to live or a bad way to live? Cite examples from each story when answering!