The Veldt - Lesson 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

The Veldt

by

Ray Bradbury

The Veldt - Lesson 1

Literary Terms

Setting - Where and When?

Character - Who?

Theme/Topic - What is it about?

What are some jobs that can never be taken over by machines?

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Technology makes life better for everyone?

YES

NO

Should parents use technology to babysit their children?

Yes

No

It is important for adults to supervise a child's use of technology.

YES

NO

The benefits of technology outweigh the problems this technology might cause.

YES

NO

Would You Want to live in a house that did everything for you, why or why not?

Record Your Answer

If you could create your own virtual reality room what would it be like?

Group Work

1) Form groups of 4.

2) Make sure at least one person in the group has a working iPad. Find a new group if no one has one. 

3) Move the tables in such a way that you can sit facing each other. 

4) If you want to take notes, make sure to have a piece of paper and a pen. 

What is the setting?

Happy Life Home Nusery, 

African Veldt

Happy Life Home Nusery, Beach

What is something you might find or see in an African Veldt?

Who are the main characters?

How does Lydia feel toward the nusery?

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Directions: Highlight the text evidence that  shows how Lydia feels toward the nursery. 

“Watch out!” screamed Lydia.

 

The lions came running at them. Lydia bolted and ran. Instinctively, George sprang after her. Outside, in the hall, with the door slammed he was laughing and she was crying, and they both stood appalled at the other’s reaction.

“George!”

Why are the parents concerned about the nursery?

Read this fragment from the story "The Veldt". 

What can you say about the setting of the story based on this fragment?

Read this fragment and make some notes about Lydia.

Read about the character of George. Describe both Lydia and George, what kind of people do you think they are?

Answer the question at the end of the fragment. In a fully automated world, what is there left to do?

Share your answers

What can you say about the setting of the story based on this fragment?

Describe both Lydia and George, what kind of people do you think they are?

Answer the question at the end of the fragment. In a fully automated world, what is there left to do?

Homework

Finish Assignments Part 2 & 3.

Make sure to bring your answers during the next lesson.