The Pedestrian
Why does the police car stop Leonard?
For walking alone at night
What room can create any environment the children imagine?
The nursery
What type of figurative language appeals to the five senses?
Imagery
What was my first job ever?
Starbucks Barista
What was my first job ever?
Staples
Why is Leonard considered "different" in society?
He prefers walking, thinking, and observing instead of watching TV.
What do Wendy and Peter repeatedly imagine in the nursery?
The African Veldt with lions
In “The Pedestrian,” what tone is created by the empty streets?
Lonely, eerie, dark, cold
What is one of my biggest pet peeves in the classroom?
1. Students standing
2. Students having side conversations and saying "But, I am doing the work"
3. Throwing anything!
4. Students picking their nose or farting
5. Messing with the sharpener >:[
What is something I’m bad at but wish I were good at?
Rapping
What do the dark windows represent in the story?
The “dark windows” suggest absence, emptiness, and lack of life due to people only watching television at home.
How does the house impact the parents?
It does everything for them, replacing parental roles.
What does Bradbury’s imagery in “The Veldt” make the nursery feel like?
Real, dangerous, threatening
Name at least ONE of my favorite musical artists
ASAP Rocky
Brent Faiyaz
The Weeknd
Lil Wayne
Tyler, The Creator
Drake (Hate to admit it)
What song do I know every single word to?
Thootie - Ice Spice
What does the police car represent in the story?
Government surveillance / control / reliance on technology
What warning does the psychologist give the parents?
The children are becoming emotionally detached and dangerous
How does Bradbury’s word choice affect the tone of both stories?
It creates suspense and a sense of fear or control.
What job did I want when I was in middle school?
I wanted to be a ghost writer for Drake or Nicki Minaj (I used to write raps in a notebook)
What is my biggest pet peeve in the classroom?
Kids picking their noses or farting
Where is Leonard taken at the end of the story?
The Psychiatric Center for Research on Regressive Tendencies
How does the nursery connect to themes of control, technology, and power?
It shows how technology can dominate humans and weaken family relationships
Why is figurative language important in dystopian stories?
It helps readers feel the danger and understand the emotional impact of control.
1. When you tell your friend to lock in before I even have to say it
2. When you make me laugh during class!!<3
3. When you say ‘wait, I think I get it now'
4. When you remember something from a previous class
5. When you say hi at the door :)
What is my most-used phrase in class?
"Self-Regulate"