1. Fahrenheit 451 Cycle 1, Day 1

2. Agenda Reading Goal: – Identify the setting of the story. Today’s Big Question: – What does it mean to see something slowly? Team Cooperation Goal: complete all tasks.

3. BackgroundT-P-S Where do you look for clues that can help you predict what a book may be about? Survey the book. Now what do you think we will be reading about? Does the author give us a clue about what Fahrenheit 451 means? What genre do you think this book belongs to?

4. SettingT-P-S How are you influenced by your setting? What rights or freedoms do you have in your setting or community? How would you feel if any of these rights or freedoms were taken away from you? Think of a setting or environment different from your own. How does such a setting or country influence its people?

5. Listening Listen to pgs 3-5. Listen to Think Aloud. T-P-S: Where do you think the story takes place? How do you know?

6. Vocabulary WordDefinition LubricatedCovered with fluid to allow for smooth movement InfinitelySeemingly without end or limits IntactRemaining in one piece FragileEasily broken or destroyed with ease PedestrianA person who is walking ImpersonalWithout emotion or personal feelings OdiousDetestable, offensive InconvenientNot easily arranged

7. Partner read pgs 5-10 ending with “door shut gently.” 1.How does Montag describe Clarisse’s facial expression when he first sees her? What do you think he means? 2.How could someone tell that Montag is a fireman? 3.How does Clarisse like to spend her time? 4.What other evidence does the author provide to indicate that the setting of this story is in the future? (write)

8. Reflection# heads What clues does the author give you to suggest that Clarisse is thoughtful and observant of the world around her? How is Montag different from Clarisse? Which character, Montag or Clarisse, would you rather be? Why? What does it mean to see something slowly?