Visual Lit's High School Classics: Fahrenheit 451 Book Club for ADHD Brain
In this 8 week course taught by a 15 year veteran teacher, students will examine and discuss the classic novel, Fahrenheit 451, a novel expected by most high schools and colleges (and one referenced often in other dystopian literature).
Jordan Kohanim
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be expected to read outside of class. Students may participate in optional art projects through the course A final visual discussion will be the culminating activity and students will be expected to participate. They may feel the need to prepare outside of class for that.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Students will learn literary terms and concepts as aligned with the Common Core standards for 9th -10th grade literature Students will be expected to read the novel outside of class and come to class ready to discuss and participate in doodle challenges for the novel. Class 1 Introduction to novel. Background. How to read this novel for success. HW: Read page 1 (Hearth and the Salamander) to page 32 Class 2 : What do "the rules" show us about this society? What do they say about the society Ray Bradbury was living in? HW Read page 33 to 50 Class 3 What is going on with Mildred and "the family"? What did Bradbury fear? HW: Read pages 51 to 76 Class 4 The name Faber is also the name of a famous pencil company. What do you think Professor Faber is supposed to represent? HW: Read pages 77 to 99 Class 5 What was UP with that poem? Why did he make Mrs. Bowles cry? What was the thing with the "washing machine"? HW: Read pages 100 to 120 (don't worry it is SUPER fast-paced! Lots of action!) Class 6 We are obviously in the falling action, but how far will Guy Montag fall? What is going on with that Mechanical Hound? How did Bradbury think of all of this stuff? HW: Read pages 121 to 137 Class 7 Wait! Is it over? What happened to him? HAS THIS HAPPENED BEFORE? Where did these other travelers come from? HW: Finish the book. Prepare for final class discussion Class 8 : Last class discussion and Vision Board
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of literary devices, vocabulary, and literary analysis through the novel Fahrenheit 451.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents are encouraged to review the Common Sense Media review of Fahrenheit 451 found here: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/fahrenheit-451
Teacher has over 15 years experience guiding young readers through these topics.
Supply List
Learners only need: 1. the novel (paper or electronic) 2. Something to write on 3. Something to write with
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Bachelor's Degree in English from Kennesaw State University
Teacher has 15+ years experience guiding young readers through this novel, but parents are encouraged to read the Common Sense Media review of this novel found here: : https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/fahrenheit-451 Reviews
Live Group Class
$19
weekly or $150 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
50 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-10 learners per class
