1. Ray Bradbury

2.  Science-fiction and fantasy  Best known for his novel Fahrenheit 451

3.  A category of literary work  Short Story – Science Fiction

4.  Giving hints of what is to come later in the story  As we read “The Veldt,” look for clues from the nursery that show what may happen in the end.

5.  What does Bradbury want us to learn or gain from reading his story?  Pay attention to the use of technology and the outcome of relying too heavily on technology.

6.  A reference in literature to something that is well-known. This does not indicate that the story’s plot is focused on that reference, it just simply jogs the reader’s memory with that idea.  The children’s names are Wendy and Peter.  Peter Pan

7.  PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE SETTING!  Be able to describe the house and the nursery.  What is so special about both? How does this contribute to the genre of science-fiction?

8.  Large, African plateau