1. Fahrenheit 451 Guidebook Unit Second Nine Weeks
English I Honors Lesson Plans
Fahrenheit 451 Guidebook Unit Second Nine Weeks
Week of December 3

2. Unit Two: Fahrenheit 451
Overview/Objectives: Students will continue reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, analyzing the character development and the author’s use of literary elements and devices in developing themes in the story.

3. MONDAY, DECEMBER 3
Today we will:
Discuss pages of Fahrenheit 451
Analyze how the author uses literary devices to develop a theme.
Meet in literature circles
You will need:
Your copy of Fahrenheit 451
Part Three Packet
Literature Circle Tasks Sheets
Literature Circle Novel
Pen or pencil
BELLRINGER
“Think About It”
“He burnt the bedroom walls and the cosmetics chest because he wanted to change everything…” (116)

4. Review
Last week, we completed part two and analyzed Montag’s struggle to understand knowledge.
This week, we will read and discuss part three which focuses on Montag’s decision to rebel against his current society and try to begin again.

5. Whole Class Discussion
Pages ( )
Where does Montag go next?
What is his state of mind?
What is the significance of the kids in the Beetle? What do they want to do? How do they affect Montag?
5 minutes

6. Work with a partner…
With your partner, complete the first analysis chart on your Anchor Text Theme Tracker
Next, answer questions on your Part Three Split Page Notes
15 minutes

7. Literature Circles Directions
Begin with the Summarizer reading the summary to the group.
Next, the Discussion Director should lead the group with the questions he/she has prepared..
Each group member should then share key points of his/her job task for the week.
After each member has shared, he/she should complete the self-evaluation section at the bottom of the task sheet and the Discussion Director should complete the Weekly Assignment Check.
Finally, group members choose tasks for the next meeting and make any necessary adjustments to the reading assignments.
Staple all of the weekly worksheets together and turn them in.

8. Monday, December 3 DUE TODAY HOMEWORK
Literature Circles Tasks Sheets and Weekly checklist
Read pp
Complete any unfinished class work
Part Three Vocabulary Log and Sentences due next Monday

9. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Today we will: You will need:
Discuss pages of Fahrenheit 451
Analyze how the author uses literary devices to develop a theme.
You will need:
Your copy of Fahrenheit 451
Part Three Packet
Pen or pencil
BELLRINGER
“Think About It”
“Montag saw the surprise there and himself glanced to his hands to see what new thing they had done.” (119)

10. Whole Class Discussion
Pages
Where does Montag go next?
What is his state of mind?
What is the significance of the kids in the Beetle? What do they want to do? How do they affect Montag?
5 minutes

11. Work with a partner…
With your partner, complete the next analysis chart on your Anchor Text Theme Tracker
Next, answer questions on your Part Three Split Page Notes
15 minutes

12. Tuesday, December 4 HOMEWORK Read pp 138-158
Complete any unfinished class work
Part Three Vocabulary Log and Sentences due next Monday

13. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5 Today we will: You will need:
Discuss pages of Fahrenheit 451
Analyze how the author uses literary devices to develop a theme.
You will need:
Your copy of Fahrenheit 451
Part Three Packet
Pen or pencil
BELLRINGER
“Think About It”
“Come on now, we’re going to go build a mirror factory first and put out nothing but mirrors for the next year and take a long look in them.” (164)

14. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Today we will: BELLRINGER Turn in all items due.
Take a test on Part Three of Fahrenheit 451
Turn in Part Three packet
You will need:
Your copy of Fahrenheit 451
Part Three Packet
Pen or pencil
BELLRINGER
Turn in all items due.
Prepare for your test.

15. Part Three Test ASSESSMENT
This is an assessment and counts as a quiz grade.
You will have only this class period to complete the quiz.
You must do your own work.
If you talk to a neighbor, you will receive a zero.
If you look at a neighbor’s test, you will receive a zero and be written up.
When you are finished, bring your test to the teacher and you may begin reading Part Three: Burning Bright

16. Thursday, December 6 DUE TODAY HOMEWORK Part Three Packet
Part Three Test
Part Two Vocabulary Log and Sentences