1/12

1/11 Agenda
*Read opening paragraph of Fahrenheit 451.  What words jump off the page at you?  Pair-Share.
*In small groups, read and answer seminar pre-write questions:
https://drive.google.com/a/animashighschool.com/file/d/0BxmnlXt_7UBOUDJBYlB3SGJXQjEweTJqNjhNZ3A5MFBiODJ3/view?usp=sharing
*Share out responses with large group in seminar
*Turn in notes at end of class

Things to consider...
a.  How does the image of the python and the conductor on the first page help us understand Montag and his "power?"
b.  What does it mean that Montag is part of a society that destroys history?
c.  What are the differences between Clarisse and Montag?  How does comparing and contrasting the two characters help us understand them more deeply?
d.  What is the society in the book like?  What do they value?

1/12 Agenda
Starter:  "Choose your own Perfume" song by Chris Hawking:  How do the lyrics of this song relate to the book? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KuPGgjO3us

Hand out project overview: https://drive.google.com/a/animashighschool.com/file/d/0BxmnlXt_7UBONTNZMkRFRjUzRkE/view?usp=sharing

Read aloud pages 10-11:  What does this part of the story tell us about Mildred?  What kind of person is she?

Pair-readings of the dialogue between Mildred and Montag on pages 16-18:  What is their relationship like?

Independent worktime on Compare/Contrast assignment (15 points), DUE WED 1/13 by End of Class