Fahrenheit 451 (2021)

Lesson 10
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ELA

Unit 13

10th Grade

Lesson 10 of 21

Objective


Analyze how Bradbury develops Montag’s internal conflict.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury  pp. 60 – 65

  • Article: “Watch Out: Cellphones Can Be Addictive” by Kathiann Kowalski 

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Describe Montag’s inner conflict at the end of section 1 of the novel. In your response, be sure to:

  • Include factors contributing to this conflict.
  • Include specific evidence in chronological order.
  • Include enough background information for the reader to follow your argument.

Key Questions


Homework Review pp. 60–65:

  • How has Beatty’s speech left Montag feeling on p. 61?
  • Track Mildred’s suggestions for how to feel better. What does this show about her thoughts on what Beatty said?
  • From pp. 62–63, track Montag’s revelations to Mildred. How does she react to this? Why? 
  • What is Montag begging Mildred to do on pp. 63–64? 
  • What two things greatly disturb Montag on p. 64? 
  • What does he decide to do? What does this decision reveal about how his internal conflict is developing?

Notes


  • Assign pp. 67–71 for homework. 
  • If students write this essay in composition class, today’s class can be spent reading the CommonLit article, "Watch Out: Cell Phones Can Be Addictive" with the guiding thematic question: What are the costs and benefits of technology?

Next

Formulate and defend a position on the benefits and detriments of technology. 

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