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Kalanj
English 2010 – 2011
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Date:
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Unit 2: Short Stories
The Veldt by: Ray Bradbury
Due:_________
Jump, and you will find out how to unfold your wings as you fall.
~Ray Bradbury
Activities:
Complete/
Incomplete
A) Journal: How powerful is technology in our society? How powerful is technology in
this short story? Compare, contrast and explain.
(*Note, when complete attach to this sheet!)
5 Pt Scale
B) Freytag Pyramid: Using you previous knowledge of short stories and what you
have learned so far this year, create an illustrated Freytag Pyramid for “The
Veldt”.
You will need to identify:
-the introduction: including the setting, characters, general information
-the inciting incident
-rising action: include at least 3 examples
-the climax !!!!!!!!!!
-falling action
-the conclusion
Also, try to add additional short story vocabulary terms in your poster. For
example, you may identify foreshadowing or irony in the story and pull examples
to include.
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5 Point Scale
5-Extraordinary, includes all elements of Freytag’s pyramid and literary
terms while demonstrating creativity. Pyramid is highly organized and
strategically uses images for impact. Uses many pieces of textual evidence.
4-A strong example of Freytag’s pyramid identifying required elements and
some literary terms. Pyramid is easy to read and has strong images.
Some textual evidence used.
3-A sufficient example of Freytag’s pyramid and inclusion of a few literary
terms. Pyramid includes images and may or may not use textual
evidence.
2-Minimally acceptable Freytag’s pyramid with no literary terms identified.
May be hard to read and does not use images or textual evidence.
1-Assignment incomplete due to not meeting requirements.
Me.
___ x 4 = __/20 Total
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