“There Will Come Soft Rains” by Ray Bradbury Close Reading Analysis Worksheet

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Help high school students go beyond general reading comprehension and support the development of critical thinking skills with this close reading analysis worksheet covering Ray Bradbury’s science fiction short story “There Will Come Soft Rains.” An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. By engaging with this close reading activity, students will:

Identify what the text states explicitly as well as implicitly
Isolate examples of sensory language
Discern the intended effects of the author’s narrative techniques such as incorporating personification
Draw parallels to currently existing technologies
Consider themes in context with emphasis on the relationship between technology and humanity
Support claims and inferences with relevant textual evidence
Write about literature with clarity, accuracy, and precision
Come to class/leave class better prepared to discuss literature

This resource may facilitate small-group discussions in which students decode language and pose/respond to questions relating to plot, broad topics, and character development. Using this resource for structured guidance, students will improve their ability to present information, conclusions, and supporting textual evidence clearly and convincingly.

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