Section outline

  • This unit is based on Ray Bradbury's short story, A Sound of Thunder and leads to two possible writing outcomes - pupils could write narratives around the idea of time travel or could write a persuasive argument setting out the case for or against the legal continuation of time travel for leisure purposes. Pupils are also encouraged to explore beyond the story into chaos theory and the butterfly effect for interest's sake. This unit is particularly suitable for students in Years 7 and 8. 

    Short story: A Sound of Thunder by Ray Bradbury

    Further reading: if students enjoy A Sound of Thunder and are keen to read more of Bradbury's stories, many are available to read online. A scheme of learning around Bradbury's stories is available in the curriculum planning section of Moodle+.

    Short story: The Veldt

    Short story: There Will Come Soft Rains

    Short story: All Summer in a Day

    Short story: Marionettes, Inc.