Lesson 7
Topic:Using imagery and symbolism to enhance the story
Grade Level: Grade 8 (all tracks will be studying the novel Fahrenheit 451
Instructional Objectives:
  • Student will utilize prior knowledge of similes and metaphors to select sections of the text including these literary conventions. 
  • Students will further their characterization of Montag and Faber according to the new information present in the last section read.
  • Students will further explore the symbols of the novel through block and symbol activity center.
Materials:
  • Handouts with cut-out blocks
  • Art kits
  • Books
Concepts addressed: Similes, metaphors, symbolism, characterization, setting, and plot.
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Engagement/ Anticipatory set:
  • Students will be asked to recall the literary terms of simile and metaphor.
  • They will explain the difference between the two terms
  • Two passages will be selected from the new reading and written on the board.
  • Students will copy these sentences in the notebooks.
  • They will identify if each of the sentences are either a simile or metaphor.
  • Students will share their results orally with the class. They will explain the type and comparison of each sentence.
Procedure:
  • Students will be asked if they have any questions about the reading from the previous night.
  • A variety of questions will be asked to highlight the main points of this reading selection. These can be found in the next section.
  • At this time, students will finish their work on the two symbolism projects.
  • I will answer any questions at this time.
Key discussion questions:

Why do you think Mildred left?

  1. What happened to Beatty?Explain.
  2. What does Beatty expect Montag to do?  Does he do it?
  3. What happens when the hound attacks Montag?
  4. Who wins?  What happens to the earpiece when Beatty finds it?
  5. Why does Montag run?
  6. Where does he go?
  7. Where does Faber tell him to go?
  8. Do the authorities find Montag?Explain the events that would describe this.
Closure:
  • We will review what occurred in the last section of the reading
Extension activity/ Homework:
    Finish The Symbol Activity Center.You will be handing this is to me in two days.