1. Fahrenheit 451 Guidebook Unit Second Nine Weeks
English I Honors Lesson Plans
Fahrenheit 451 Guidebook Unit Second Nine Weeks
Week of November 12

2. Unit Two: Fahrenheit 451
Overview/Objectives: Students will continue reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, analyzing the character development and the author’s use of literary elements and devices in developing themes in the story.

3. “Think About It” Quote #3
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Today we will:
Discuss pages of Fahrenheit 451
Analyze the author’s language and how it contributes to characterization and plot
Analyze how the author uses literary devices to develop a theme
You will need:
Your copy of Fahrenheit 451
Part One Packet
Conversation Stems
Discussion Tracker
Pen or pencil
BELLRINGER
“Think About It” Quote #3
“Montag had done nothing. His hand had done it all…” (35)

4. Review
Last week, we analyzed how characters interact as well as how symbolism can help to advance the plot and develop a theme in the story. We also learned that Montag is beginning to question his role in his society.
Today, we will discuss how Bradbury uses the relationship between Montag and Beatty to create conflict and advance the plot of the story.

5. Whole Class Discussion
Discuss (pp 33-37):
They get an alarm for a house. Who called in the alarm?
What is different about this alarm from most of them?
“Montag’s hand closed like a mouth…” What did he take? What form of figurative language is being used?
When they burn the house, Montag tries to get the woman to leave but she politely refuses. Who does this remind us of?
What does the woman hold in her hand? What does she intend to do with it?
5 minutes

6. Activity 1: Reading Log Review Montag’s experience with the old woman.
What happens to Montag while he is there?
What does he realize as a result of the old woman’s reaction to the firemen?
Why is this significant to the development of Montag’s character?
Record your answer on your Reading Log
5 minutes

7. Small Group Discussion: Review pp 33-37
With your group, discuss the following topics:
What is the relationship between Montag and Captain Beatty?
Compare the language used to describe Beatty and Montag.
How does it contrast?
How does it help advance the plot?
Allow each member of the group to contribute
Use your conversation stems.
Assigned tracker should be tracking each member for proper participation
5 minutes

8. Activity 2: Evolution of Montag
Update the Evolution of Montag worksheet to include Captain Beatty
5 minutes

9. Whole Class Discussion
“Montag’s hand closed like a mouth…” (34)
What did his hand do? What form of figurative language is being used?
When they get back to the firehouse, Montag mentions that the woman said something like “Play the man Master Ridley.” (37)
How does Beatty react? What does this reveal about Captain Beatty?
What does Beatty’s knowledge of the quote reveal about his character?
How does it help advance the plot?
5 minutes

10. Activity 3: Anchor Text Theme Tracker
Complete Anchor Text Theme Tracker
Add the symbolism of Montag’s hands
Symbolism
Montag’s hands
5 minutes

11. Whole Class Discussion
Pages 38-45
Why is it so important to Montag that he remembers where and when he and Mildred first met?
How does Millie react to his questions?
According to Millie, what happened to Clarisse?
How does Mildred react when Montag tells her about the woman they burned?
5 minutes

12. Activity 4: Evolution of Montag
Complete the following handouts:
Evolution of Montage – Add to/update Mildred
Split-notes – Answer questions 13-14
5 minutes

13. Monday, November 12 HOMEWORK
Read pages to prepare for quizlet and discussion tomorrow
Complete any unfinished class work
Part One Vocabulary Log and Sentences due tomorrow

14. “Think About It” Quote #4
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Today we will:
Discuss pages of Fahrenheit 451
Analyze how the author develops a theme in the text
Cite evidence and give reasoning to support the claim
You will need:
Your copy of Fahrenheit 451
Claims Worksheet
Conversation Stems
Discussion Tracker
Split-page Notes: Beatty’s Speech
Pen or pencil
BELLRINGER
“Think About It” Quote #4
“We need to be really bothered once in a while.” (52)

15. Review
Yesterday, we discussed the progression (or regression) of Montag’s relationship with Millie and it’s effect on him.
Today, we will analyze Beatty’s argument for the need of firefighters in their society and find evidence to support his claim.

16. Whole Class Discussion
Review Pages 50-60
Why does Montag want to call in sick?
Who comes to visit him at home?
What does Captain Beatty say about why firemen became firestarters?
Why does Beatty think Montag needs to know how it all started?
5 minutes

17. Small Group Discussion
With your group, discuss the following topics:
Consider Beatty’s claims
Why did they become a society that bans and burns books?
Find evidence to support the claim
Give reasoning – how does the quote support the claim?
Allow each member of the group to contribute
Use your conversation stems.
Assigned tracker should be tracking each member for proper participation
Complete the Claims Handout
10 minutes

18. Activity Complete Split-page Notes: Beatty’s Speech Answer question 14
5 minutes

19. Wrap Up
Today, we analyzed Beatty’s argument for the need of firefighters in their society and found evidence to support his claim.
Do you believe that our society could be headed for the same fate as the society in Fahrenheit 451? Explain your answer with an example.

20. Tuesday, November 13 DUE TODAY HOMEWORK
Part One Vocabulary Log and Sentences
Read pages to prepare for quizlet and discussion tomorrow
Complete any unfinished class work

21. “Think About It” Quote #5
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Today we will:
Discuss pages of Fahrenheit 451
Analyze how the author develops a theme in the text
You will need:
Your copy of Fahrenheit 451
Part One Packet
Pen or pencil
BELLRINGER
“Think About It” Quote #5
“Cram them full of noncombustible data, chock them so damned full of 'facts' they feel stuffed, but absolutely 'brilliant' with information.” (61)

22. Review
Yesterday, we analyzed Beatty’s argument for the need of firefighters in their society and found evidence to support his claim.
Today, we will discuss Montag’s reaction to all that has happened and determine a central theme of the text.

23. Whole Class Discussion
Review Pages 60-65
What claim does Montag try to make in his conversation with Millie?
Why is this claim ineffective in convincing Millie?
5 minutes

24. Small Group Discussion
Consider Montag’s evolution over the course of the story.
Consider Beatty’s claims about how this has become a society in which books are illegal and burned.
Why has this society become one in which the pursuit of knowledge is frowned upon?
How does the government in this society discourage people from reading books?.
What do people do instead of reading books?
What happens to people who don’t conform to the conventions of the society?
Based on this, what would be a central theme of the novel so far?
10 minutes

25. Activity Write the theme on the Split-page notes handout (15)
Take out the Anchor Text Theme Tracker and complete the connection to the theme for each analysis.
Go back and complete anything in the packet that is not complete
Part One packet is due tomorrow
10 minutes

26. Wednesday, November 14 HOMEWORK
Complete any incomplete parts of the Part One packet (due tomorrow)
Test on Part One tomorrow

27. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Today we will: You will need: BELLRINGER
Take a test on Part One of Fahrenheit 451
Turn in Part One packet
Prepare to read Part Two: The Sieve and the Sand
You will need:
Your copy of Fahrenheit 451
Part One Handouts
Pen or pencil
BELLRINGER
Turn in your Fahrenheit 451 Part One: The Hearth and the Salamander packet. Make sure your name is on the cover.

28. Part One Test ASSESSMENT
This is an assessment and counts as a quiz grade.
You will have only this class period to complete the quiz.
You must do your own work.
If you talk to a neighbor, you will receive a zero.
If you look at a neighbor’s test, you will receive a zero and be written up.
When you are finished, bring your test to the teacher and you may begin reading Part Two: The Sieve and the Sand

29. Thursday, November 15 HOMEWORK
Read pages to prepare for quizlet and discussion tomorrow
Prepare for literature circles tomorrow

30. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16
You will need:
Your copy of Fahrenheit 451
Part Two Packet
Literature Circle Tasks Sheets
Literature Circle Novel
Pen or pencil
Today we will:
Discuss pages of Fahrenheit 451 Part Two: The Sieve and the Sand
Analyze the author’s language and how the author uses literary devices to develop a theme
Meet in literature circles
BELLRINGER
“Think About It” Quote #6
“Maybe the books can get us half out of the cave.” (68)

31. Whole Class Discussion
Discuss (pp 67-76):
The Sieve and the Sand
What does it mean?
Where is Montag going and why?
Who is Faber?
What is the effect of the “Denham’s Dentrifice” commercial playing on the subway?
5 minutes

32. Activity
Answer questions 1-3
3 minutes

33. Literature Circles – Day One
Directions
Begin with the Summarizer reading the summary to the group.
Next, the Discussion Director should lead the group with the questions he/she has prepared..
Each group member should then share key points of his/her job task for the week.
After each member has shared, he/she should complete the self-evaluation section at the bottom of the task sheet and the Discussion Director should complete the Weekly Assignment Check.
Finally, group members choose tasks for the next meeting and make any necessary adjustments to the reading assignments.
Staple all of the weekly worksheets together and turn them in.

34. Friday, November 16 HOMEWORK
Read pages to prepare for quizlet and discussion Monday