Just a few days ago my favorite author turned 88 years old--whew! I don't know what it is about Bradbury's writing, but I just love it, and him... Possibly it's the metaphors, or maybe it's the many questions his stories evoke... There's something about Ray. 88 years young, and still writing--his daughter living in Arizona scribes for him--since his stroke in 2000. His latest work? Now and Forever. Check out a text excerpt from his new book--from harpercollins.com...
I love his short stories for the classroom because they are short enough to read and use in one day. If you've never taught with a Bradbury short stories, my favorites to try in the classroom are "All Summer in a Day," and "The Rocket." Both are powerful tales that lead to rich discussions. Two of my favorite longer stories are "The Veldt" and "Sound of Thunder."
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Learning Tools ArchivesOctober 2011  "Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." Ralph Waldo Emerson    undefined
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