
Dark They Were, and Golden Eyed: Post-Reading Creative Tasks
Bring Ray Bradbury’s Martian world to life with this versatile set of 9 creative post-reading activities. Designed to deepen understanding of Dark They Were, and Golden Eyed, these tasks encourage students to explore the story’s themes, characters, and atmosphere in imaginative and personal ways.
Suitable for a range of abilities, this resource supports both independent work and group collaboration. Whether used for end-of-unit assessment, cover lessons, extension tasks, or homework, these activities help students engage critically and creatively with the text.
Students can choose from a range of options, including:
★ Creating a TikTok-style review analysing themes and impact
★ Writing a podcast script exploring identity, change, and fear of the unknown
★ Designing a graphic novel version of a key moment
★ Compiling a film soundtrack that captures mood and transformation
★ Writing a short playscript (5-minute adaptation)
★ Designing mood boards for characters and setting
★ Writing a news article reporting on the events from a biased or factual perspective
★ Creating a persuasive leaflet encouraging people to move to Mars
★ Designing set and costume concepts for a key scene
Why use this resource?
✔ Encourages deeper personal engagement with the text
✔ Offers differentiated, student-led learning opportunities
✔ Ideal for KS3/KS4 English lessons or science fiction units
✔ Great for assessment, creative expression, and building literary confidence
Download today to inspire original responses and bring Bradbury’s chilling vision of identity, change, and colonisation to your classroom.
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