"If This Goes On..." Technology, Truth, and Happiness in Fahrenheit 451

Lesson 11
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ELA

Alternate Unit 1

10th Grade

Lesson 11 of 21

Objective


Unpack a writing prompt and use a graphic organizer to gather evidence in preparation for a two-paragraph response.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury  — "The Sieve and the Sand"

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Read the writing prompt:

  • Analyze Montag's transformation in "The Sieve and the Sand." How does he change throughout this section? Provide specific evidence from the text to support your ideas and carefully explain your thinking.

Then, fill in a graphic organizer with important scenes from "The Sieve and the Sand" that show Montag's transformation.

Sample Response

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Homework


Complete your graphic organizer.

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Standards


  • RL.9-10.1 — Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
  • RL.9-10.3 — Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
  • W.9-10.1 — Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
  • W.9-10.5 — Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.

Supporting Standards

L.9-10.1
L.9-10.6
W.9-10.4
W.9-10.9
W.9-10.10
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