THE EMISSARY Ray Bradbury LEARNING TARGETS I can

THE EMISSARY Ray Bradbury

LEARNING TARGETS • I can… • Read a text and cite evidence to support a response • Summarize a text • Identify a theme in a text

RAY BRADBURY 1920 -2012

STORY OVERVIEW “The Emissary” is a story about a sickly young boy, Martin, who is confined to his bed. His only connection to the outside world is through his dog (named Dog). Dog not only faithfully fetches news from outside, but he brings visitors to Martin's bedside.

EMISSARY 1. A REPRESENTATIVE SENT ON A MI SSION OR ERRAND. 2. AN AGENT SENT ON A MISS ION O F A SECRET NATURE, AS A SPY.

THEME: LET’S REVIEW Theme: the lesson about life and humanity that the author is trying to teach the reader; a lesson that applies to the character(s) and the reader

THEMES ARE MORE THAN JUST TOPICS ; TH EY ARE MESSAGES. EXAMPLE: THEMAT IC TOPIC: LOVE T HEME: LOVE C AN CONQUER EVEN THE GREAT EST EVIL. Questions to consider when looking for a theme: • What did the author want us to think about? • What idea stays with you? • What will you remember about the story a year from now?

YOUR TASK • Log into Actively Learn • Watch the video on THEME and answer the questions • Read “The Emissary” • Answer all questions…be sure to use text evidence with each response • Enjoy the story!