1. Unit 3: Society & Culture – Dystopian Literature
Day 9

2. Unit 3 Day 9 Daily Agenda Bell Ringer: Bell Ringer Review #17
Vocab Spotlight: Disdain, Elucidate, Enigma, Eradicate, Illuminate, Epiphany
Music Connection: Fake Empire by The National, Connections to F451
Lit Lesson: Mildred and Montag – A Love Story?
Writing Lesson: SAF Response

3. Bell Ringer minutes
The poet, Homer, whom was blind according to some historians is usually given credit for writing The Iliad and The Odyssey.

4. Vocab Spotlight Sample Sentences:
Suzy has complete disdain for anyone who isn’t concerned about world hunger; she finds them self-absorbed and dislikable.
2. After thoroughly reading the assigned
chapters, Allen was able to elucidate his
classmates about the complex plot.
The Dutch language is a complete enigma to
me, and I have not been able to learn it.
4. I tried to eradicate the spot on the carpet
using white vinegar and water.
5. Mr. Jones illuminated the Great Depression
for us so that we could better understand it.
Do you remember what epiphany means?
Disdain
Elucidate
Enigma
Eradicate
Illuminate
Epiphany

5. Music Connection The student will:
Listen to Fake Empire by The National.
What images are brought to mind by the lyrics? Note your thoughts in the right-side column.
What Dystopian characteristics do you see in this song. Identify and briefly explain them at the bottom of your sheet.
How does the discordant music at the end connect with themes in F451?

6. Montag’s Present Predicament
Explain and evaluate the plans that Montag and Faber have made.
What is Montag’s motivation?
What does he hope to accomplish for the world? For himself?
What is Faber’s motivation? How do you know this?
How do you imagine this will end for Montag and Faber?

7. Clean-Up & Assignments 5 mins.
Clean-up your work area.
Read F451 pages See Assignment Blog for PDF start/stop points. Complete Part 1 of the reading guide. Due tomorrow!