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My bookshelves

What does my collection say about me? Can you guess my profession from the shelves? Do you have recommendations for my TBR?

Apologies for the many photos, I didn’t want anyone left out.

u/_CaptainPhantasy — 3 days ago
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Teaching Bradbury's "There Will Be Soft Rains"

Hey folks!

I just found out that in 2 weeks I'll be teaching Sci Fi for the first time. I'm stoked, it is a semester long and has a mix of high school juniors and seniors. I teach at a school in a large Upper Midwestern city, the demographic is quite diverse and students come to class with a wide range of English and Literacy Skills.

I love Bradbury, and I want to read this short story with students in order to 1) read a story that is set in his imagined future and our material present, and 2) introduce the concept of science fiction as a genre that explores our anxieties about human innovation and technological progress.

We'll dive into Frankenstein as our first novel together afterwards.

I'm basically just looking for suggestions, tips, resources, and successful activities that you've done with the short story.

I'm excited to read your ideas!

Update: yes yes, it is “there will come soft rains”. Sometimes my ADHD idea excitement results in minor flubs. The kids tend to forgive me for it, so hopefully you will also 🙃

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u/_CaptainPhantasy — 3 days ago