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This course is an in-depth read of one of the 20th century's greatest novels, "Fahrenheit 451" (1953), by Ray Bradbury. Join us in the discovery of a world ruled by a dystopian government, in a futuristic society, where the citizens have few rights, and are largely controlled by their government. 

One of my favorites since I first read it in middle school, Bradbury introduces us to a society where books are banned, fireman don't put out fires, but start them to burn books belonging to anyone who dares own them. But our protagonist, Montag, a fireman himself, goes through a metamorphosis and begins to challenge every part of this controlling government, and reevaluates every part of his life.     

Studying this classic work of literature will help students:
-Increase their vocabulary;
-Understand and identify elements of a plot; 
-Identify themes; 
-Use of symbolism
-How authors develop characters; 
-Using textual evidence to infer meaning;
-Syntax (the proper order of words in a phrase or sentence);
-How figurative language and other literary devices are used to enhance the reading experience.

IMPORTANT!

Please purchase only the recommend edition of the novel. The Amazon link to the required edition of the book is...

https://www.amazon.com/Fahrenheit-451-Ray-Bradbury/dp/1451673310/ref=m_crc_dp_lf_d_t1_sccl_2_2/142-3731901-6760963?pd_rd_w=irWFG&content-id=amzn1.sym.76a0b561-a7b4-41dc-9467-a85a2fa27c1c&pf_rd_p=76a0b561-a7b4-41dc-9467-a85a2fa27c1c&pf_rd_r=YTJQE7WP33ZEXHKE4RN2&pd_rd_wg=Z6nYU&pd_rd_r=20aaccc8-7e43-42ed-b097-577fcb6c6509&pd_rd_i=1451673310&psc=1

Testimonials from parents and students:

"Thank you, Mr. Lewis!  My son loved this class!  I especially appreciated the weekly questions you sent out, as well as the list of literary terms.  We appreciate you helping our son dive into a great piece of literature and analyze its content.  Thank you!"

"This class was amazing. The discussions were very fun, and I loved talking about my favorite parts of the book. The teacher explained everything amazingly, and the class was very organized. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone."

More about the class:

All my classes are interactive where students are welcome to ask questions, make observations, and share their thoughts and opinions. Classes will include PowerPoint lectures, in-class assignments, in-class discussions, some assignments for homework to do while they read, and, of course, reading--a lot of reading.

Lesson 1: An introduction to our author, Ray Bradbury, and his classic, Fahrenheit 451, will be covered in lesson 1. This class will include reviewing the author's biography, his style of writing, a vocabulary list pertinent to the next assigned reading, a brief summary of the book's plot, a pre-reading in-class assignment addressing potential themes, and cross-curricular learning opportunities (English and government) for students to be aware of as they read. 

Lesson 2: This lesson will cover chapter 1: "The Hearth and the Salamander."  Included will be the vocabulary and the exposition elements of the novel (characters, setting, historical context, identification of the protagonist, etc.). For each day's assigned reading of the novel, the class will discuss and identify any symbolism and literary devices used by the author. 

Lesson 3: This lesson will cover chapter 2: The Sieve and the Sand. We will address vocabulary, rising action, character development, and more. In addition to the topics above, themes of the novel will be discussed, including a post-reading theme activity that will lead to class discussion. 

Lesson 4: This lesson will cover chapter 3: "Burning Bright." The novel's conclusion

Lesson 5: This will be a wrap-up of the novel. Analyzing the story, making connections with the novel, and the political and governmental messaging from a novel that was written during the 1950s McCarthy era. 

***Look for my other "College Prep Must-Read Book Series" selections available NOW on Outschool: 
      --George Orwell's "Animal Farm"
      --Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea."
      --Steinbeck's "The Pearl"