Do now Get out your F 451 book Get out your notebook and turn to the next blank 2 pages. Title the B side: Characterization and Levels of Questioning
Objectives/Learning Targets IWBAT define characterization and foil. IWBAT identify whether a question is a level 1, 2 or 3.
Academic Vocabulary- Review Theme: message or lesson the author is trying to communicate (universal) Setting: location and time the narrative takes place in. Plot: the narrative structure that orders the events in the story (plot mountain, hero’s journey)
Characterization Characterization: a method of developing characters through description, internal thoughts and feelings, action and dialogue.
Foil Foil: A character is created to contrast and highlight opposing traits in another character. Most of the time, it is not protagonist and antagonist, but rather two characters on a parallel path throughout the plot. Johnny is Ponyboy’s foil in The Outsiders. Neville is Harry Potter’s foil in the Harry Potter series. Scar is Mufasa’s foil in The Lion King.
Levels of Questions- LEVEL 1 How HOT is your question? A level one question is a literal question that can be found in the text. These questions will use skills like: identify, describe, classify, list Who is Hazel and George’s son? (identify) What does the Handicapper General do? (describe)
Levels of Questions- LEVEL 2 How HOT is your question? A level two question is something that can be inferred from the text. These questions will use skills like: apply, demonstrate, analyze, compare, justify. How do Harrison’s handicaps compare to George or Hazel’s? How would you analyze Vonnegut’s views on television?
Levels of Questions- LEVEL 3 How HOT is your question? A level three question is universal and is about a concept or idea that extends beyond the text. These questions will use skills like: assess, evaluate, prioritize. How is society in conflict with the individual? What universal truths does Vonnegut express about human nature through the character Hazel?
What level are these questions? Who is Sally’s dad in the story? How can we use our natural resources more effectively and efficiently? What is the puppy’s name in the pet store? How do adults decisions affect the youth of our country? Why does Fernando act suspicious of the town mayor? What character traits does Yoko possess?
Vocabulary In each chunk you read, you will need to find 5 vocabulary words. The vocabulary will be due on the same day as the reading chunks. They can be words you are completely unfamiliar with or ones you are unsure of in that context. You will fill out the table for each chunk. In the first column you will write down the word. In the second column you will write your inference based on the context clues. In the third column write the definition of the word (denotation).
Read till the end of page 21 Read and track your vocabulary for the rest of the class period today.
Do Now: Take out your journal (Notes from yesterday) Have something to write with Title your next notes section: Cover Art Gallery Walk (B Side) If you have sticky notes, take them out
Cover art This book was published in Since then, there have been many different covers created for Fahrenheit 451 We will be examining 8 different covers and answering questions to help us determine the purpose behind each different cover As the covers appear, answer the questions in your journal… Be ready to pick your three favorites and explain why
1. What mood does this cover portray? How? 2. Based on the cover, what inferences can you make on about the setting and conflict? 3. What do you think the author’s theme might be based on the cover art?
1. What mood does this cover portray? How? 2. Based on the cover, what inferences can you make on about the setting and conflict? 3. What do you think the author’s theme might be based on the cover art?
1. What mood does this cover portray? How? 2. Based on the cover, what inferences can you make on about the setting and conflict? 3. What do you think the author’s theme might be based on the cover art?
1. What mood does this cover portray? How? 2. Based on the cover, what inferences can you make on about the setting and conflict? 3. What do you think the author’s theme might be based on the cover art?
1. What mood does this cover portray? How? 2. Based on the cover, what inferences can you make on about the setting and conflict? 3. What do you think the author’s theme might be based on the cover art?
1. What mood does this cover portray? How? 2. Based on the cover, what inferences can you make on about the setting and conflict? 3. What do you think the author’s theme might be based on the cover art?
1. What mood does this cover portray? How? 2. Based on the cover, what inferences can you make on about the setting and conflict? 3. What do you think the author’s theme might be based on the cover art?
1. What mood does this cover portray? How? 2. Based on the cover, what inferences can you make on about the setting and conflict? 3. What do you think the author’s theme might be based on the cover art?
Now that we have seen many different covers, Pick your top 3 favorite covers Copy down your answers to the questions for each cover onto a separate sticky note Find your favorite covers posted around the room and add your sticky note Walk around the room and look at other classmates’ responses to the different covers. Then, open your journal to today’s A sides and be ready to answer reflection questions.
Gallery Walk What cover had the most differences in answers? Why do you think that is? Which cover had the most similar answers? Why do you think that is? Write down an answer that never occurred to you while looking at the covers with your group. Which cover do you think best captures the novel so far?
Literary Element Evidence that reveals information of the element and citation Reasoning and Analysis Guy Montag (protagonist) Clarisse Setting Character and setting analysis on the A side You also need to create 3 Questions (1 from each level ) for Chunk #1