There Will Come Soft Rains!
Who is the main character in "There Will Come Soft Rains"?
The automated house.
Worked on a farm (Manual Labor)
What happens at the end of the story?
The treasure hunters die of poison.
If you are able to take the test on Thursday AND Friday, what are some smart test-taking strategies you should use?
LOOK AT THE WHOLE TEST ON THURSDAY! Then you can go home and think about any answers you really don't know!
TIME-MANAGEMENT!
What do Kino and the treasure hunters have in common?
Their pursuit of wealth (Greed) influences them heavily and exposes them to danger.
How is the house portrayed to feel in "There Will Come Soft Rains"?
Mechanical, automated, empty, thoughtless, etc.
What does the pearl symbolize at the beginning of the story compared to the end of the story?
Hope / Destruction, Evil, Greed, etc.
What happened to Chang-hi?
Evans and Hooked killed him and took his map.
What are some common test tricks that you need to pay extra attention to?
All of the above
None of the Above
NOT
Choose the BEST answer possible
Which two stories directly explore "The Consequences of Greed"?
The Pearl and "The Treasure in the Forest"
Bradbury is trying to say that "Technology can replace humans" - True or False?
False - He is trying to say that Technology CANNOT ever replace humans!
How does the pearl change Kino's relationship with his family and community?
It creates conflict, violence, and begins to damage relationships that were once important to him.
What does "Heritage" mean?
Anything passed down from earlier generations - The history, traditions, values, and physical things that come from the past and belong to a family, community, or country.
(Connection between people, their culture, their traditions, their environment, etc.)
Which two stories directly explore "The Indifference of Nature"?
"There Will Come Soft Rains" and "The Treasure in the Forest"
Based on “There Will Come Soft Rains", what do you think Ray Bradbury thought about technology?
He didn't like it. He was warning us about technology.
Fear shapes a lot of Kino's decisions in The Pearl? What might be things that Kino is scared of?
He is scared of losing his family, the pearl, safety, security, etc.
Through the characters discovering the treasure in the forest, we learn about what the characters value. Which answer BEST reflects what they value?
Different characters may value different things - The treasure hunters value wealth (Greed) over morals... Chang-hi might not say the same.
What does "Human Nature" mean?
The general set of ways that human beings tend to think, feel, act, and react naturally - The nature of humans!
Which statement best explains how all three authors explore the consequences of human choices?
A. People always control the outcomes of their decisions.
B. Human choices have little influence on the world.
C. Human ambition and poor judgment can lead to consequences that people cannot easily reverse.
D. Wealth and technology always improve people's lives.
Human desires and poor judgment can lead to consequences that people cannot easily reverse.
At the beginning the house is described as "warm" and "singing", making everyone breakfast and waking them up for school - How does this positive tone actually make the mood a bit unsettling?
There are no humans! It tells the reader something is wrong here! Where are the humans that lives in this house?
How does Kino's heritage play a role in The Pearl?
It drives him to have a strong connection to his tight-knit community.
What is symbolic role of the forest in "The Treasure in the Forest"?
It pushes characters to face moral choices and reveal their true colors.
When talking about writing prompts, what is RACES the format?
Restatement of the prompt.
Answer the prompt.
Cite specific text evidence and examples!
Explain how your evidence supports your answer.
Summarize with a conclusion of your main point.
What theme is common to all three texts?
a) The dangers of technology
b) The importance of heritage and perspective
c) The inevitability of war
d) The value of wealth
Which theme is common to all three texts?
a) The dangers of technology
B) THE IMPORTANCE OF HERITAGE AND PERSPECTIVE
c) The inevitability of war
d) The value of wealth