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BELLWORK

Delve into the world of science fiction through the influential works of Ray Bradbury. Explore themes, futuristic settings, and the essence of humanity in his stories. Engage with his writing process and ponder the depth of his storytelling. Unravel the mysteries of the genre through thought-provoking questions.

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BELLWORK

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  1. BELLWORK What do you know about science fiction? Have you ever read science fiction?

  2. PLANNER: HOMEWORK Please read the story I pass out and answer the questions that are attached in full sentences.

  3. Ray Bradbury 11-1-18

  4. But Before Bradbury...

  5. Science Fiction • Science Fiction is usually set somewhere that is not earth • If it is set on earth, it is usually set far in the future • In science fiction, there is usually some sort of problem to figure out or phenomenon to experience • When that thing is experienced or the problem is solved, the story wraps up nicely • What other genres are closely related to science fiction?

  6. Science Fiction and Themes • There are themes that are usually common to science fiction • Usually, some of these themes might be at hand: • Man vs. Environment • Man vs. Man • Destruction • War • Technology • Is there anything else you can think of? • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrusqQ5JftA

  7. From the Video... • What did you take away from the video? • Science fiction is all about exploring possibilities • Really, it could be summed up the way the video summed it up-- as a big “What if” • In tonight’s story, we will explore this idea with the distant future • Keep the “what if” in the back of your mind while reading! • So, let’s move on...

  8. Ray Bradbury • Bradbury is considered one of the most influential science fiction writers of our time • He has written books such as “Fahrenheit 451,” “The Martian Chronicles,” and “The Illustrated Man” • Along with his novel writing, he has written many short stories that are important in the larger picture of telling the story of science fiction • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzD0YtbViCs

  9. About the Video... • There is a very important quote at the beginning of the video just watched: “You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. You just have to get people to stop reading them.” (Bradbury) • What does this quote mean? • How did Bradbury describe his writing process? • What do you think about his writing process?

  10. Tonight’s Story • While being a quintessential science fiction story, this story also explores the meaning of humanity • Think about the characters as you read, and think about the actions the characters make and how it affects the story • Really think about the ending and what the ending means • Beside setting, how is this story science fiction?

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