Lesson 4.2.13

The Veldt
By Ray Bradburry

​Lesson Objectives:
- Summarize the main events and central conflict
- Describe the main characters and their relationships
-Identify and discuss major themes, such as the impact of technology on family dynamics
-Learn and use key vocabulary words from the story.
-Identify and interpret symbols and imagery

Open Ended

What ideas/topics from The Veldt do you remember?

• Today we will be exploring The Veldt using a visual production from The Bradbury theatre.

• TRBT is an anthology television series that aired from 1985 to 1992. The show was created and written by the famous science fiction author Ray Bradbury to showcase his works.

• List of key vocabulary words from the story.

  • Veldt

  • Nursery

  • Psychologist

  • Illusion

  • Paranoia

  • Sedative

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A large, open grassland in Africa?

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Veldt

Psychologist

Emanations

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A room in the Hadley house that creates virtual environments based on the children's thoughts.

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Veldt

Nursery

Ray Bradbury

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A professional who studies the mind and behavior.

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Ray Bradbury

Nursery

Psychologist

Labelling

A false or misleading perception of reality.

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Nursery

Illusion

Paranoia

Labelling

An irrational fear or suspicion.

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Illusion

Paranoia

Telepathic

Labelling

A substance that induces calm or sleep.

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Illusion

Conclusion

Sedative

• Complete each section of the Padlet as you watch the video

• Video questions will be completed in order as they appear

• Please respond with complete sentences

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Open Ended

What lessons or warnings do you think the video is trying to convey?