1. Fahrenheit 451
By Ray Bradbury (1953)

2. “This is a book of warning
“This is a book of warning. It is a reminder that what we have is valuable, and that sometimes we take what we value for granted….”

3. Themes: Role of Mass Media Censorship
Amusement/Distraction VS Happiness
Conformity vs Individuality
Action VS Inaction

4. Unit Details: Do Nows
At home you are responsible for reading each assigned sections and making sure you understand it. This means taking notes, annotating with a pencil, or clarifying questions with a friend or online
You will collect notes with your group each day after reading is due
There are spontaneous reading-check quizzes in this unit that may take the place of this do-now time. You may use any notes you take on these quizzes.

5. Unit Details: Group Notes
New Characters- who they are, what they look like, what we know about them
1 quote- one that “sparks discussion,” “sounds important” or “evokes emotion”
If you see any repetition (of a phrase, image, color, etc) or if a character gives/receives advice
Presence of themes

6. Unit Details: Social Criticism
As you look for quotes with your groups and formulate questions, think about whether or not Ray Bradbury is criticising any aspects of society today- what is he saying about technology? The media? Our current values?
(Thinking about these questions will help you prepare for a writing assignment that’s coming.)

7. Respond to the following: What does Bradbury mean
Respond to the following: What does Bradbury mean? Do you agree/disagree? Why?
“Don't think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It's self-conscious and anything self-conscious is lousy. You can't try to do things. You simply must do things.” -Ray Bradbury

8. True or False?
Communication through , the Internet, or the telephone is just as significant and real as a face-to-face conversation.

9. True or False?
With the invention of technology such as cell phones and the Internet, people are becoming more self-reliant and secluded.

10. True or False?
People are moving faster and faster these days, and do not have time for anyone else.

11. True or False?
It is not important to learn in school anything other than what you will need to use in a job.