Week 1
Lesson 1
Welcome + Introduction to Fahrenheit 451
Students will be engaged in a class discussion about reading and their preferences. Afterwards, there will be an introduction to Fahrenheit 451 and the summer camp.
Lesson 2
Discussion of Part 1: It was a Pleasure to Burn (pages 1-39)
Students will be expected to read the assigned reading for the class and to come prepared with two discussion questions + three new words. During the lesson, I will lead a general discussion on the reading. The questions will be designed to pique curiosity: not only about the contents of the reading but also about how it was written (e.g. literary techniques).
 Week 2
Lesson 3
Discussion of Part 1: It was a Pleasure to Burn (pages 39-78)
Students will be expected to read the assigned reading for the class and to come prepared with two discussion questions + three new words. During the lesson, I will lead a general discussion on the reading. The questions will be designed to pique curiosity: not only about the contents of the reading but also about how it was written (e.g. literary techniques).
Lesson 4
Discussion of Part 2: The Sieve and the Sand (pages 78-104)
Students will be expected to read the assigned reading for the class and to come prepared with two discussion questions + three new words. During the lesson, I will lead a general discussion on the reading. The questions will be designed to pique curiosity: not only about the contents of the reading but also about how it was written (e.g. literary techniques).
 Week 3
Lesson 5
Discussion of Part 2: The Sieve and the Sand (pages 104-144)
Students will be expected to read the assigned reading for the class and to come prepared with two discussion questions + three new words. During the lesson, I will lead a general discussion on the reading. The questions will be designed to pique curiosity: not only about the contents of the reading but also about how it was written (e.g. literary techniques).
Lesson 6
Discussion of Part 3: Burning Bright (pages 144-184)
Students will be expected to read the assigned reading for the class and to come prepared with two discussion questions + three new words. During the lesson, I will lead a general discussion on the reading. The questions will be designed to pique curiosity: not only about the contents of the reading but also about how it was written (e.g. literary techniques).
 Week 4
Lesson 7
How to Write a Literary Analysis Essay 
After our detailed discussions, students will be prepared to analyze the book as a whole through a short literary analysis essay. This class will deep-dive into how to plan and write a literary analysis essay. Students will have the option to decide between three prompts and will have time during the lesson to begin planning their essays. 
Lesson 8
How to Write a Literary Analysis Essay
Students are expected to turn in their essays before class time. I will give detailed feedback on how to improve their essay. During this last class, I will teach students how to edit literary analysis essays. I will then give students their essays with feedback. They will have a chance to improve their drafts before sending it in for some final comments.