Fahrenheit 451 Cycle 1, Day 2

Agenda Reading Goal: Today’s Big Question: Identify how an author uses setting to reveal character. Today’s Big Question: Does everyone have the right to be happy? Team Cooperation Goal: complete all tasks.

Background T-P-S Can you think of any other time in history where books were systematically burned? In Friday’s reading, we got a glimpse of what Montag the fireman is like. He appears content with his job of book burning, but he doesn’t give much thought to anything. He is almost like a robot. It is Clarisse and her questions that make him reflect on the things he might be missing: for example, the morning dew and the moon. What do you think has made Montag content, but unthinking?

Setting T-P-S What can you learn about a person’s CHARACTER by visiting his or her home? How does your room reflect your personality?

Listening Listen to pgs 10-14. Listen to Think Aloud. Create Character Map for Montag with me. Now work with your team to start a Character Map for Clarisse in your notebook. Also, look at the way the author uses Montag and Mildred’s house (esp. their bedroom) to give you insight into Mildred’s character. Create a Character Map for Mildred.

Vocabulary Word Definition Lubricated Covered with fluid to allow for smooth movement Infinitely Seemingly without end or limits Intact Remaining in one piece Fragile Easily broken or destroyed with ease Pedestrian A person who is walking Impersonal Without emotion or personal feelings Odious Detestable, offensive Inconvenient Not easily arranged

Partner read pgs 14-21. Why do you think the men who assist Mildred get nine or ten cases a night of people who attempt suicide? How is Clarisse’s house different from Montag’s house? What do their houses tell us about their personalities? (write) Why do you think Montag says to himself, “I don’t know anything anymore” before he goes to sleep? What new evidence does the author present to indicate that the story takes place in the future?

Reflection # heads Do you think Clarisse is happy? Why or why not? What effect does meeting Clarisse have on Montag? When does Montag first realize he is not happy? What do you think brings him to this realization? Does everyone have the right to be happy? Explain.

Character Map - Montag Montag confused Reaction to Clarisse unemotional Cold, dreary house