“The Veldt”
By Ray Bradbury
What does it mean to “Enable”
someone’s behavior?
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Create your own definition for
Enabling:
• On your slip write what you think enabling is.
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Reader’s Theater with “The Veldt”
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Mom
Dad
Wendy
Peter
Narrator # 1
Narrator # 2
Narrator # 3
Bell Ringer: ‘TheVeldt’ Review
• Describe the kind of home the Hadleys live in.
• What is the “Veldt”? How is it relevant to the
story?
• Describe the children’s relationship with their
parents.
The Veldt
By: Ray Bradbury
Issues for Discussion:
• What is the central conflict or problem in
this story?
• What is the main cause of the problem?
• Who (or what) do you hold responsible?
Discussing Writer’s Craft:
• What is the significance of the
children’s names?
• What is the author’s purpose in
writing this text?
Use of Foreshadowing:
• Think about your original reading of the
text. Did you predict the final outcome of
the story?
• Now, return to the text and find as many
examples of foreshadowing as you can.
– Write your examples down on a piece of paper.
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1. What is the central conflict or problem in this story?
2. What is the main cause of the problem?
3. Who (or what) do you hold responsible?
4. What is the author’s purpose in writing this text?
5. What is the significance of the children’s names?
6. How did the parents in this story enable their children’s
behavior? Give an example from the text.
• 7. Return to the text and find as many examples of
foreshadowing as you can. You need at least three examples.
Remediation Exam for Cask of
Amontillado
• You can only take the test during tutoring
hours.
• No notes, or text.
• You will receive a new test.
Deadline?
Find Evidence for both Sides!
Parents:
Technology:
Textual Evidence:
Textual Evidence:
1. “All-right if they’ll just shut up” George
says and let’s them go into the nursery
one last time.
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6.
1. The nursery doesn’t follow the father’s
orders to turn into ‘Aladdin’. Proving the
technology has a mind of its own.
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The Veldt Analysis
• The cause of Wendy and Peter’s negative
attitude in the “The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury
is:
• Choose one: Technology OR Parents
The Veldt Analysis
Introduction:
Thesis
One Body Paragraph:
Topic sentence
-Textual Support (3 examples)
Conclusion:
-Make a connection
-Closing Idea
My Example: Veldt Analysis
Planning
Introduction:
The root cause of the children’s behavior and actions in the Veldt is their parents.
George and Lydia’s lack of discipline led their children to become disrespectful and
ultimately, deadly.
Support:
1. . “I wouldn’t want the nursery locked up, ever!” he snaps.
2. Peter states, “I don’t think you better consider it any more, father” when discussing
getting rid of the nursery all together.
3. Lastly, when the children beg for a last hurrah in their nursery George gives in by
saying “Oh alright-if they’ll just shut up.”
My Example: Veldt Analysis
The root cause of the children’s behavior and actions in the Veldt is their
parents. George and Lydia’s lack of discipline led their children to become
disrespectful and ultimately, deadly.
In The Veldt, George and Lydia allow their ‘Happy Life Home’ take on their
own parenting responsibilities. The children view the home as the caregiver, not
the parents. In turn, the children stop viewing the parents as authority figures. In
the children’s eyes, they are now obstacles. For instance, when the father
suggests that they might close the nursery, Peter becomes defensive. “I wouldn’t
want the nursery locked up, ever!” he snaps. George then relents and allows Peter
to play in the virtual Africa. This exchange makes it clear to Peter that his father is
easily manipulated. Peter even displays a threatening tone towards his father
without consequence. Peter states, “I don’t think you better consider it any more,
father” when discussing getting rid of the nursery all together. There is no
punishment given for this menacing threat. Instead, Peter is sent to back to the
place he wants to be; the nursery. Lastly, when the children beg for a last hurrah
in their nursery George gives in by saying “Oh alright-if they’ll just shut up.” This is
a parent who is a chronic doormat in his own home.
My Example: Veldt Analysis
In conclusion, children need boundaries. The parents are clearly to blame for their own
deaths. Yes, they provided them with the technology, but they failed to provide them with a
moral compass as well. For example, many teenagers are glued to their electronics to the
point of obsession. The parents are responsible for enforcing limits on all facets of life. Maybe
all children don’t have access to a ‘Happy Life Home’, but they’ll always need someone to tell
them “no”.
My Example: Veldt Analysis
The root cause of the children’s behavior and actions in the Veldt is their
parents. George and Lydia’s lack of discipline led their children to become
disrespectful and ultimately, deadly.
In The Veldt, George and Lydia allow their ‘Happy Life Home’ take on their
own parenting responsibilities. The children view the home as the caregiver, not
the parents. In turn, the children stop viewing the parents as authority figures. In
the children’s eyes, they are now obstacles. For instance, when the father
suggests that they might close the nursery, Peter becomes defensive. “I wouldn’t
want the nursery locked up, ever!” he snaps. George then relents and allows Peter
to play in the virtual Africa. This exchange makes it clear to Peter that his father is
easily manipulated. Peter even displays a threatening tone towards his father
without consequence. Peter states, “I don’t think you better consider it any more,
father” when discussing getting rid of the nursery all together. There is no
punishment given for this menacing threat. Instead, Peter is sent to back to the
place he wants to be; the nursery. Lastly, when the children beg for a last hurrah
in their nursery George gives in by saying “Oh alright-if they’ll just shut up.” This is
a parent who is a chronic doormat in his own home.
My Example: Veldt Analysis
Connection
In conclusion, children need boundaries. The parents are clearly to blame for their own
deaths. Yes, they provided them with the technology, but they failed to provide them with a
moral compass as well. For example, many teenagers are glued to their electronics to the
point of obsession. The parents are responsible for enforcing limits on all facets of life. Maybe
all children don’t have access to a ‘Happy Life Home’, but they’ll always need someone to tell
them “no”.
Closing
Idea
Veldt Analysis Planning Sheet
• Front side: Rough Draft and Planning
• Back side: Final draft written neatly in blue or
black ink.
The Veldt Analysis Requirements
Introduction:
Thesis
One Body Paragraph:
Topic sentence
-Textual Support (3 examples)
Conclusion:
-Make a connection
-Closing Idea
You are graded on
your ability to
support your thesis
with textual
evidence and
persuade an
audience.
“The Veldt” Movie Poster:
• Movie posters are designed purposely to
create an effect for the viewer.
• The images use color connotation, symbolism,
font style, layout, tag lines, etc. to create these
effects.
“The Veldt” Movie Poster:
• Your poster must include…
– The title and author (“The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury)
– An appropriate tag line
– At lease three symbols or images
– Appropriate color connotation
– Appropriate font choice
– A viewer rating and reason
– Names of director and star actors
– Complete and detailed design
“The Veldt” Movie Poster:
• Your poster must include…
– The title and author
– An appropriate tag line
– At lease three symbols or images
– Appropriate color connotation
– Appropriate font choice
– A viewer rating and reason
– Names of director and star actors
– Complete and detailed design