10.

27-31 - Day 1
Due: Harrison Bergeron
Paragraph

Do Now: How much do you
think that your perspective
affects the way in which you
interpret a story?
(Check off paragraph)

SWBAT: Discuss larger ideas
Day 2
SWBAT: identify background
knowledge about the 1950s to
begin exploring themes with the
dystopian world of F451.

I. Introduce Essential Questions
for exploring meaning within
Fahrenheit 451
II. Introduce "The Fifties" with
The Big Read

Read article to gain an
understanding of relevant
background information for
exploring ideas within the text.



Day 3
Due:
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III. Explore propaganda of the
50s by observing and taking
notes on contradictions or
inconsistencies between the
narrator's messages and the
actions of the actors. Are You
Popular? A Date With Your
Family


HW: Complete inconsistencies
write-up
Day 4

Due: Inconsistencies

SWBAT: Discuss authors intent vs. audience
interpretation.

I. So far, what do you know about Fahrenheit
451?
II. Watch video on Ray Bradbury.
III. Answer questions in group.
IV: Review discussion notes.

HW: Bradbury opens the novel with a quote from
Juan Ramn Jimnez: If they give you ruled
paper, write the other way. Why did Bradbury
select this statement, and what does it mean?
Write two paragraphs on how this statement
relates to what youmhave learned about
Bradburys life.