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Twenty plus years ago I read a short story in middle school Lang. Arts that I think is one by Bradbury, but I cannot remember the name. A child has to take a test and the parents are very worried about the result. The twist is that if he does well, that is bad. Can someone help me? I would like my boys to read. Thank you!!!!
 
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WF4, I believe you are referring to Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron."

If so... http://www.nexuslearning.net/b...%20Bergeron%20p1.htm

Yet, depending on the age of your boys, a memorable school related RB is "All Summer in a Day." Here: http://www.wssb.org/content/Cl...%20a%20Day/story.htm

With its classic short video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MydN-3mstak

*We read countless works of Mr. Bradbury to our boys as youngsters, and I do believe this made them both more accomplished readers and comprehenders as they became literarily independent (now both in hs). Favorites, filled with imagery and family lessons included:
Dandelion Wine
The Veldt
The Rocket
The Fog Horn
The Pedestrian
The Great Wide World Over There
...to name a few.

Enjoy!
 
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Television writer Philip DeGuere adapted a story by Henry Slesar, "Examination Day" for THE TWILIGHT ZONE (1980s version). I confess I have not read the story, but I think that is it.

Like fjp451, wilsonfantasic4, I heartily urge you and your family to read Ray Bradbury.
 
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Correct. "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut is the first story most misattributed to Bradbury. "Examination Day," by Henry Slesar, is the second. It was indeed on The New Twilight Zone.
 
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Thank you all very much for your help!!
 
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It was Examination Day that I remembered reading. I just finished re-reading Fahrenheit 451, and read The Illustrated Man for the first time. I forgot how good of a writer he was and will be sharing them with my boys!
 
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We are always glad to help.
 
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I hope it will lead good help for everyone.
 
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