This work will help students learn how to uncover a novel's theme(s), improve their vocabulary, understand the use of literary devices in writing, the use of symbolism, expose them to new worlds of wonder--all while helping them become better readers and writers. Students will also come to understand Bradbury's message about government and censorship, as well as how to identify and understand all elements of a plot that will enhance their appreciation of reading any novel. 

Having been an avid reader since grade school, I became impassioned with 20th-century American literature while a high school student of Dr. Willis Brenner who taught my English classes in my junior and senior years. Dr. Brenner had a contagious enthusiasm for great American literature that I couldn't resist. As a result, I went on to major in English Literature at Michigan State University. I became a certified ELA (English) teacher for secondary school and was quickly found myself disappointed that students were no longer being exposed to works of writers like Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Bradbury, Melville, Steinbeck, and others. It seems that the works of these American greats ended up on the trash heap of the politician's new vision of what getting a real education means. 

2 - 4 horas semanales fuera de clase
Tarea
Frecuencia: incluido
Comentario: incluido
Detalles: -Reading will be necessary (reading intensive class) during the course of every week (approximately 60-100 pages a week), and note taking/assignments from the weeks reading for additional discussion in class.
-Possibly watching movies made from the novels for in-class discussions.
Calificación
Frecuencia: incluido
Detalles: 

This book is available on Amazon, please purchase this edition in paperback: Fahrenheit 451-60th Anniversary Edition ($8.29 on Amazon). The link for the book is: https://www.amazon.com/Fahrenheit-451-Ray-Bradbury/dp/1451673310/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3I9APBEQ75TVL&dchild=1&keywords=fahrenheit+451&qid=1614357079&sprefix=fah%2Caps%2C433&sr=8-1
Worksheets will be sent to students.

Please purchase the edition of the book suggested. Different editions, including electronic editions, result in delays as we read through key passages in class. With different editions, we spend far too much class time having students trying to find the page or paragraph we will be studying. Do not allow your student to simply listen to a recording of the book, this simply will not work in a class like this because it severely limits the student's ability to participate in class. Students must have the recommend paperback copy of the book.