1. Part two: The Sieve and the sand
Fahrenheit 451
Part two: The Sieve and the sand

2. Warm Up
What is the symbolism behind the title of Part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander?

3. Discussion Questions
Justify Mildred’s argument that television is better than books. (pg.73) Use evidence to support your reasoning.
Is it worth the risk for Montag to hide the books in his house? Explain your reasoning.
What is a sieve? Why do you think Ray Bradbury named part two: The Sieve and The Sand? What was his purpose behind the title?
Look at the verse Montag is trying to read on the train. What is Bradbury’s purpose behind the use of this verse? Why is it ironic?

4. Pg. 78-80 or 76-78 (Red Book) Luke 12: 27-30
27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin,[a] yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 28 But if God so clothes the grass, which is alive in the field today, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! 29 And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be worried. 30 For all the nations of the world seek after these things, and your Father knows that you need them.

5. Homework
Muster up your best annotation of diction for Friday’s class.

6. Before the Bell 3-2-1 –Write down on a note card:
3 things learned from today’s lesson.
2 questions you have about the topic.
1 thing you want to tell me about today’s lesson.