Fahrenheit 451 Week 1
Directions: Attached are questions you will answer with your reading for Fahrenheit 451. This
assignment is worth 21 mastery points and is due on Thursday, 5/1.
Write in complete, restated sentences that thoroughly address the questions.
● Cite text evidence using proper citations/lead-in, if required.
Friday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
4/25 4/28 4/29 4/30 5/1 5/1
*Finish Allegory Read Read F451, pages Read F451, Read F451, pages
F451-pgs 9-18 19-28 pages 29-39 40-49 in class Oaks Day
Library for books in class No School
Discuss Author Comprehension Comp Journal DUE
Journal CHECK
F451 Reading Quiz 2
Read pages 1-8 F451 Quiz 1
Reading from Friday, Pgs. 1-8
1. Based on p. 1, how does Bradbury use figurative language to characterize the fireman and fire?
2. What does the first scene suggest about how Montag feels about his job?
3. Which best describes the interaction between Clarisse and Montag?
a. Montag feels threatened and afraid of her intelligence, and the interaction is awkward.
b. Montag is perplexed by how uniquely Clarisse thinks and lives, and the interaction is intriguing.
c. Montag’s uniform and kerosene smell intimidate her, and she is not herself in his presence.
d. Montag looks down upon Clarisse because he is a powerful man, and she is clearly a rule-breaking citizen.
4. Track details to characterize Clarisse. How is she different?
Reading from Monday, Pgs. 9-18
1. How is Clarisse described on pages 8-9, and what does Montag’s reflection of her say about society?
2. Track how Bradbury describes Montag’s wife, Mildred, on pgs. 10-11. What does the figurative language
suggest about Millie?
3. Review the scene between Montag and Millie on pgs. 17-18. Why was this scene included, and what
does it reveal?
3. Explain what the “machine” and doctors suggest about the society Montag lives in.
4. Describe the “parlor walls” and how they operate.
Tuesday, Pgs. 19-28
1. Compare the interactions between Montag and Millie with those he has with Clarisse on pages
19-21
2. Describe the mechanical hound. What might this hound represent and why?
3. Summarize Clarisse’s actions on page 25.
4. What is a school day like for Clarisse?
5. What does it suggest about their society that in it, Clarisse is considered anti-social?
Wednesday, Pgs. 29-39
1. What happens to Clarisse, and how does it affect Montag?
2. How does Montag describe the other fireman?
3. Summarize in one sentence the “rules” described on pg. 32
4. Track all of the diction used to describe the books on pgs. 33-35. What does this diction imply?
5. According to Montag, how is this fire different from most? How does the incident affect Montag?
Thursday, Pgs. 40-49
1. How is the structure of dialogue on pg. 40 different from the structure of thoughts? Why?
2. Explain what Bradbury might mean when he uses the word “wall” on p. 41. Is he being figurative
or literal, or both? Use at least two specific examples from the text to support your answer.
3. Contrast Mildred’s and Montag’s views on books and reading.
My quotes are complete, thorough, and show a strong understanding of novel
A- Distinguished My quotes directly illustrate and connect to the chapter themes and/or guiding questions or ideas
My explanations provide support and analysis beyond the requirements that demonstrates depth and understanding
My answers demonstrate extended time, effort, and thought
My answers are organized, clear and written in complete sentences. I have few grammar, spelling, or punctuation mistakes
I thoroughly complete all components of the directions (annotations, restated sentences, complete sentences, etc.)
My quotes are complete and thorough, demonstrating an understanding of the novel
B- Proficient My quotes connect to the chapter themes and/or guiding questions or ideas
My explanations provide analysis that demonstrates understanding
My answers demonstrate some time, effort, and thought
My answers are sufficiently organized, clear, and written in complete sentences. I have few grammar, spelling, or punctuation mistakes
I thoroughly complete all components of the directions (annotations, restated sentences, complete sentences, etc.)
My quotes are somewhat complete, but show a lack of complete understanding of the novel
C- Apprentice Some of my quotes are not clearly connected to the chapter themes and/or guiding questions or ideas
My explanations lack analysis that demonstrates understanding
My answers show a lack of time, effort, and thought
My answers are not organized, clear, and/or have incomplete sentences. I have several grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation mistakes
I complete most components of the directions (annotations, restated sentences, complete sentences, etc.)
My quotes are either incomplete or show a lack of understanding of the novel and/or not connected to the chapter themes
D – Novice I am missing components of the directions (annotations, restated sentences, complete sentences, etc.)
My explanations are incomplete or have little to no support
My explanations show little to no time, effort, or thought
My answers are not organized, clear, and/or not written in complete sentences.
I have so many grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation mistakes that it is difficult to read and understand my writing
I made no effort to complete the assignment
U– Incomplete My answers were too incomplete or lacking in effort to grade
My assignment is missing
