Martian Chronicles, Martians and Fiction

Please visit Bradbury's website and take some notes about the author and Martian Chronicles.

Here's a few more things to note:
Please read the following article:
100 Years of Martian Fiction.

Here's a few other authors who have written about Mars:
Authors who have written about life on Mars.

Here's a little history:
The Frontier in American History
1940's American History
Sputnik
1950's

Now that you have some background to work with, let's chat a moment before we continue:

Pick up the book The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury from our library. In class we will begin to read and discuss Bradbury's writing. After today, continue to read at your own pace, but realize that we will be picking up a new book in a few weeks.


Ray Bradbury Talks about his inspiration in writing The Martian Chronicles

After our discussion, please write a short story that only describes (setting should be your focal point). Do not be tempted to add any major characters. Just the facts, mam. Your short, short story should be about 3-6 paragraphs (and include a beginning, middle, end).