Ray Bradbury - Pedestrian - Analysis

90+ minutes
pack includes: Lesson plan and worksheet (short story available online)

Lesson Objectives
Students will be able to identify and analyse the central themes of technology and isolation, conformity vs. individuality, and surveillance and control in Ray Bradbury’s “The Pedestrian.”
Students will be able to draw connections between the themes and societal concerns depicted in “The Pedestrian” and contemporary issues related to technology, social isolation, and surveillance.
Students will be able to participate in group discussions, articulating their insights and interpretations of the story’s themes, imagery, and societal implications, and respond thoughtfully to their peers.

worksheet includes: background information on Ray Bradbury, comprehension questions, group discussion themes.
Lesson ends with writing a short story based on the themes of the Pedestrian - updated for a modern audience.
Lesson plan includes: warm-up activities, group discussion prompts, and comprehension answers.