1. Unit 3: Society & Culture – Dystopian Literature
Day 7

2. Daily Agenda Day 7 Bell Ringer: Bell Ringer Review #15
Vocab Spotlight: Ambiguous, Anachronism, Anarchy, Apathy
Dystopian Notes: Dystopian Controls & Protagonist
Lit Lesson: F451 Part Two

3. Bell Ringer
Correct the following sentence.
A totem pole is a large wooden pillar carved by americans in the coastal regions of the pacific northwest it expresses a familys kinship with animals and spirits.

4. Vocab Spotlight Sample Sentences
The 1940 Royal typewriter sitting on the shelf in my mother’s office is an anachronism in our high-tech digital world.
2. The teacher’s instructions were so
ambiguous that none of the students
understood how to conduct the experiment.
After the guilty verdict was announced,
anarchy ensued in the streets as angry
protestors chose to loot stores and burn
buildings.
Near the end of the school year, many
students struggle with apathy and see their
grades go down as a result.
Anachronism
Ambiguous
Anarchy
Apathy

5. Dystopian Notes Dystopias: Definition and Characteristics
Access the Dystopian Notes on the class website.
Review Dystopian controls and protagonist.
What is the primary and secondary control being used in Fahrenheit 451?
How does Montag exemplify the Dystopian protagonist?

6. Mildred & Montag Read Together Close Reading
Carefully read pages You will need to read deeply in order to complete these activities.
Answer the following questions:
>What does the White Clown symbolize?
>What does the Denham’s Dental Detergent commercial reveal about Montag’s culture?
>Why does Montag tell Faber that Mildred is dying?
>What three things does Faber claim are missing from society that would help Montag understand the importance of books?

7. Clean-Up & Assignments
Clean-up work area & throw away garbage.
Homework: Finish reading pages and answering the questions on slide #6.