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ReadWriteThink

Decoding the Dystopian Characteristics of Macintosh’s “1984” Commercial

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Known as one of the most iconic advertisements of the 20th century, Macintosh's "1984" commercial has become more of a social statement. Present the ad to a new audience of viewers with a lesson focused on identifying dystopian...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Fahrenheit 451

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
In his 2013 introduction to Fahrenheit 451, Neil Gaiman states, “Fiction is a lie that tells us true things, over and over.” In this extraordinary unit plan, readers "explore the power of written language to educate and influence...
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Steppenwolf Arts Exchange

Fahrenheit 451: Study Guide

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Here's a must-have packet for your curriculum library. If you are interested in Fahrenheit 451, if you are interested in Ray Bradbury, if you are interested in censorship, if you interested in programs that make a difference, then this...
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Activity
Prestwick House

Fahrenheit 451—Activity Pack

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The burning questions is at what point do readers of Fahrenheit 451 recognize the many literary devices Ray Bradbury employs in his dystopian classic that warns of  a society that uses media to indoctrinate the public and denigrates...
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Curated OER

Fahrenheit 451 Anticipation Guide

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Are anticipation guides effective? The first two pages of this lesson describe what an anticipation guide is and how to use it effectively. On the final page is the anticipation guide; use it to get your class talking about censorship...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Fahrenheit 451: Questioning Strategy

For Students 10th - 12th
After reading Captain Beatty's speech (pg. 54-63) in Fahrenheit 451, provide your class with these analysis questions. Six questions are included here, using Bloom's Taxonomy to focus on knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis,...
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Curated OER

Pre-reading Activities to Generate Student Interest In Novels

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Teachers can generate excitement about required reading by engaging in pre-reading activities.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Fahrenheit 451 Quiz

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 11 multiple choice questions about Bradbury's Farenheit 451. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Curated OER

Fahrenheit 451 - Essay Questions

For Students 8th - 12th
For this literature worksheet, students respond to 12 short answer and essay questions about Bradbury's Farenheit 451. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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Spark Notes

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about Ray Bradbury's Farenheit 451. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Curated OER

Summer Reading and Writing Assignment: Fahrenheit 451

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. In this reading and writing lesson, 12th graders read the book and think of five books to save from the fire. Students write an essay explaining why they'd save them. The essay...
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Curated OER

Fahrenheit 451 Symbol & Test Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Although the second page of this two-page sheet probably won't benefit you much (considering you won't have the materials referenced), you could still use the first page to assess your class's understanding of the symbols used in...
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Curated OER

Finding Topic and Supporting Sentences

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury and analyze the sentences within a section of the book they find interesting. In this reading and writing lesson plan, students read the novel and locate a section of the book they find...
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Curated OER

Literary Analysis- 451 Fahrenheit

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. In this literature lesson, students locate examples of elements of writing in the text.  Students write a literary analysis to include a thesis statement and evidence from the book.
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Curated OER

Identifying Figurative Language

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore figurative language. In this Fahrenheit 451 activity, students read the Bradbury novel. As they read, students note the simile, metaphor, and personification examples that they encounter.
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Curated OER

Study Guide: Fahrenheit 451 "The Hearth and The Salamander"

For Students 7th - 10th
In this study guide for Fahrenheit 451, students must complete a variety of activities to review the reading. Students define vocabulary and literary terms, describe characters and answer comprehension questions based on the reading.
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Curated OER

Comparing News Sources: Where Would You Turn?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students follow the study of Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451 and attempts to connect the thematic underpinnings of the novel to Students' own lives.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The People vs. Guy Montag

For Students 9th - 11th
In this trial activity worksheet for the novel Fahrenheit 451, students participate in a trial for Guy Montag. Students follow the seven directions to complete the trial activity.
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Curated OER

Making Predictions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore predictions as they read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. In this reading and writing lesson, students review examples of predictions. Students make predictions prior to reading each part of the book and then check for...
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Curated OER

Comparing and Contrasting Characters

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.  In this literature lesson, students review Venn diagrams and how to compare and contrast. Students select two characters and write a paper comparing and contrasting them.
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Curated OER

Essay Questions on Fahrenheit 451

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore Fahrenheit 451. In this literature lesson, students read Fahrenheit 451 and select an essay question related to the book to which to respond.  Students write an essay related to author's purpose, characters, book...
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Fantastic Fiction

Fantastic Fiction: Ray Bradbury: Detailed Bibliography and Awards

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a very extensive bibliography with the book covers of Ray Bradbury's books. This site also has a brief biography and a photograph. Click on a book's year to view information about that year. Includes brief descriptions...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Elements of Literature: Guide to Farenheight 451 [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this 4 page .pdf as you plan for the novel. Includes special considerations section, character introductions and chapter by chapter summary.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" and the Dystopian Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
Professor Brians shares the text of this talk about the historical and literary context of Bradbury's novel and other dystopian works.