Review our lessons on All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury

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IO: Students will be able to analyze how key events in Ray Bradbury’s life influenced his writing by identifying biographical details and explaining their connection to his work using evidence from videos and excerpts.

Directions: Before reading All Summer in a Day, read an excerpt by clicking the image, then watch a video and take notes on Ray Bradbury and the events in his life that inspired his writing. 

IO: Students will be able to analyze how the setting introduced in the exposition of “All Summer in a Day” contributes to the development of the plot by citing at least two pieces of textual evidence in a written response

Directions: After learning some information about the setting of All Summer in a Day, visit the Padlet by clicking the image. Make a prediction as to how each aspect of  the setting might affect the plot. 

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IO: Students will be able to develop a theme for “All Summer in a Day” by evaluating the actions of Margot and her classmates and supporting their interpretation by answering reading comprehension questions

Directions: After reading All Summer in a Day, identify the THEME of the story.  There can be more than one. After identifying the theme, write it on a note (select "N" on the right side of the screen) and post it to the whiteboard.