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Curated OER

Drumbeats and Heartbeats

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars explore some of the battles of the Civil War through music, literature, and art. The use of the drum on the battlefield and the reflections and emotions of the drummer boys are examined.
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Curated OER

Learning Letters

For Teachers K
Students identify the upper case alphabet letter. They study the lower case letters. They complete worksheets on which they match the upper and lower case letters. They review the letters by matching the beginning letters with the item...
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Curated OER

The Flights Of The Phoenix

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students investigate the use of the Phoenix in Japanese and Chinese art while making connections to the use of the Phoenix in the book Fahrenheit 451. This lesson can be adapted for grades 8 through 11 but was originally for 8th grade...
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Curated OER

Your Future Occupation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write a story about themselves as the main character in a work situation. For this writing perspectives lesson, students brainstorm about their future occupation. Students then use themselves as the main character in a short...
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Curated OER

Why Burn Books?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students identify the role of free speech in the selection of library books. They choose one banned book to read and evaluate the reason for its censorship. They create an argument for or against the selection of the book.
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Curated OER

Naming Names on Mars

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine maps of New Hampshire to determine town and physical features that have Native American and European names. They discuss the reasons for these names to determine what influences the naming of places. They name geographic...
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Curated OER

Understanding Science Fiction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders learn about the genre of science fiction. In this science fiction lesson, 4th graders learn about the characteristics of science fiction as a genre. They write an original piece of science fiction.
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Curated OER

Science vs. Science Fiction

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students acknowledge the difference between science and science fiction through a compare/contrast activity. They discuss their reading materials together. Students identify characteristics specific to science fiction.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Fantasy and Science Fiction: Ray Bradbury

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Ray Bradbury, a prominent science fiction author; it stresses the importance of setting in science fiction and provides a link to a setting activity. The lesson features links to a Bradbury biography, the short...
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Fantastic Fiction

Fantastic Fiction: Ray Bradbury: Detailed Bibliography and Awards

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a very extensive bibliography with the book covers of Ray Bradbury's books. This site also has a brief biography and a photograph. Click on a book's year to view information about that year. Includes brief descriptions...
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Other

Ray Bradbury Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site devoted to the American author Ray Bradbury. This site contains information about the author such as personal information, his books, message boards, a newsletter and more.
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the short story collection The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the novel Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a complete online study guide/notes for the short story collection Illustrated Man by Ray Bradbury including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury

For Students 9th - 10th
Set in a future where books are outlawed and firemen burn any they find, fireman Guy Montag questions his role in society and joins an organization committed to starting a revolution. Selected (7) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair...
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A&E Television

Biography: Ray Bradbury

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on Ray Bradbury, author and poet best known for his science fiction works. Includes information about Bradbury's early life, literary works and honors, and death and legacy.
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TES Global

Blendspace: "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury

For Students 9th - 10th
An eight-part learning module with links to slides, videos, and texts to use while reading Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day."
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Ray Bradbury

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the world of Ray Bradbury when you visit this educational resource. Each work is hyperlinked to study guide questions.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Veldt" by Ray Bradbury

For Students 6th - 8th
In this short story, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley become concerned when they realize how important the machines of their futuristic home are to their children. As you read, take notes on what the veldt means to the children and their parents....
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" and the Dystopian Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
Professor Brians shares the text of this talk about the historical and literary context of Bradbury's novel and other dystopian works.
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Other

The Romance of Places: An Interview With Ray Bradbury

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers the text to a very lengthy interview with Ray Bradbury. The interview was given by Robert Couteau.
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National Endowment for the Arts

National Endowment for the Arts: The Big Read: Fahrenheit 451

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A description and guide to Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451, with historical information, author biography, discussion questions, and a ten-lesson unit of study with activities, homework assignments, project ideas, and essay topics. A radio...

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