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Repent, Harlequin! said the Ticktock Man — Dystopian Short Story Analysis

Description

In this resource, your students will read and analyze the science fiction, dystopian short story “‘Repent, Harlequin!’ said the Ticktock Man” by Harlan Ellison where being late is not only a minor inconvenience, it’s a crime punishable by death.

Included in this purchase:

  • Suggested Lesson Procedure for teachers
  • Before Reading Anticipation Guide
  • Powerpoint presentation that includes: brief author bio, academic vocabulary words and definitions
  • Graphic Organizer for Vocabulary Words
  • “‘Repent, Harlequin!’ said the Ticktock Man” by Harlan Ellison — During Reading and Analysis Questions
  • Prompt for Summary Writing
  • Theme Analysis featuring Henry David Thoreau’s essay Civil Disobedience
  • Answer Keys

File Types Included:

Teacher Guide and Answer Keys (PDF)

Student Copy of Activities (Word document—editable for teachers)

Student Copy of Activities (PDF—ready to print)

Powerpoint Presentation

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