"The Lake" by Ray Bradbury is a nostalgic tale recounting a summer vacation at the lake as experienced by a 12-year-old boy named Timothy. The story captures the essence of childhood wonder and the magic of imagination as Timothy encounters a mysterious time traveler who imparts a profound lesson about the transient nature of time and the importance of cherishing moments. The lake serves as a backdrop for this poignant exploration of youth, memory, and the inevitability of growing up.
 
This product contains questions which require students to identify the strategies Bradbury used to convey his purpose. It also has a literary device identification chart and imagery chart in which students are expected to find examples from the text and explain why the author used them. A short constructed response question is included. Answers are provided for all activities.