04 November 2012, 08:05 PM
wilsonfantastic4Bradbury short story?
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!!!!
05 November 2012, 05:37 AM
fjp451WF4, I believe you are referring to Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron."
If so...
http://www.nexuslearning.net/b...%20Bergeron%20p1.htmYet, 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.htmWith 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!
05 November 2012, 06:41 AM
LinnlTelevision 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.
05 November 2012, 12:40 PM
dandelionCorrect. "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.
05 November 2012, 11:38 PM
wilsonfantastic4Thank you all very much for your help!!
05 November 2012, 11:50 PM
wilsonfantastic4It 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!
06 November 2012, 03:19 PM
dandelionWe are always glad to help.
08 November 2012, 01:33 AM
Kaelem M WilliamsI hope it will lead good help for everyone.