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Fahrenheit 451 A Socratic-Style Class

This is a Socratic-style class for Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.
Jane M
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(834)
Class

What's included

5 live meetings
4 hrs 35 mins in-class hours
Assignments
2-4 hours per week. Reading is expected after every class. The optional assignments are listed in the syllabus.
Letter Grade
If the assignments are completed, I will grade them and submit a grade report to the parent/guardian.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
This is a classic story that transcends time. 

"Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to destroy the most illegal of commodities, the printed book, along with the houses in which they are hidden. Montag never questions the destruction and ruin his actions produce, returning each day to his bland life and wife, Mildred, who spends all day with her television "family." But when he meets an eccentric young neighbor, Clarisse, who introduces him to a past where people didn't live in fear and to a present where one sees the world through the ideas in books instead of the mindless chatter of television, Montag begins to question everything he has ever known."

This is a Socratic-style class. Discussions surrounding the themes, characters, and symbolism will be key to understanding the importance and relevancy of this particular book. We will also be discussing the literacy devices used by the author to create the tone, mood, theme, and symbolism. 

I will be asking open-ended questions that will encourage the learners to discuss different aspects of the plot, characters, symbols, and theme. Learner participation in the discussions is key to a successful class. I believe every voice is important and should be heard. If your child does not want to participate in the discussions, I do allow answers and questions to be typed in the chat box. 

This is a story that is relevant today. Students will be encouraged to dig deep during our in-depth conversations about the story. 



** All classes will begin on time as long as there is at least one learner in the classroom. If there are no students in the class 10 minutes after the class start time, the teacher will exit the classroom. This class cannot be taught with zero students. No recording will be available for classes with zero attendance.
Learning Goals
The student will learn the importance of critical thinking through the value of questioning societal norms and seeking deeper understanding rather than passively accepting information.
The student will learn the consequences of censorship and how censorship and suppression of ideas can lead to societal stagnation and a loss of intellectual freedom.
learning goal

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
Standards
Aligned with State-Specific Standards
5 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction
 An introduction to the plot, author, and background. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chapter 1
 This class discussion will center around the first chapter, symbolism, use of color, literary devices, and character development. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chapter 2
 This class will be about Montague's character development, symbolism, and theme. 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chapter 3
 The discussion this week will be about conflict, awareness, theme, and symbolism. 
55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
All students should have a copy of the book,  Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.  ISBN: 978-1-4516-7331-9
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I do not use any outside media for this class. Two of the characters die without gratuitous violence or descriptions. Their deaths are important to the plot.
Joined November, 2017
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have taught for 23 years. I am certified to teach English, Math, Science, and History. I have taught this class previously on Outschool many times. The discussions related to the deaths of the characters are treated with respect. 

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$18

weekly or $90 for 5 classes
1x per week, 5 weeks
55 min

Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-18 learners per class

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