Day 1

Something Wicked This Way Comes Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

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    What tone does Bradbury establish with the first chapter?

    Chapter 1 establishes a foreboding atmosphere that foreshadows the events of the coming week, which will profoundly impact the boys' lives. The impending storm serves as a symbol for the tumultuous occurrences on the horizon.

    Tom Fury, albeit somewhat reluctantly, assumes the role of an advisor with a hint of benevolence. Having spent his life anticipating storms, he senses the approach of an extraordinary and menacing tempest. As he departs, he emphasizes the severity of the impending weather, stating, "No ordinary storm... Yes, bad, here it comes, feel it, way off now, but running fast..." His decision...

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