The Veldt - Lesson 1

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

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?

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. 

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.