Fahrenheit 451 (2021)

Lesson 5
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ELA

Unit 13

10th Grade

Lesson 5 of 21

Objective


Take and defend a stand on whether freedom or order is more important according to Locke.

Readings and Materials


  • Article: “Political Society” by John Locke 

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

According to paragraph 1, what does Locke say a man is entitled to?

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Which of the following statements best offers Locke’s FURTHER opinion on the above?

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Which of the following is not a power of the commonwealth according to Locke?

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Writing Prompt

Based on Locke’s words, does he believe order is more important than freedom? Do you agree or disagree with him? Explain using evidence from the text. 

Key Questions


Homework questions pp. 29–32:

  • What happens to Clarisse and how does it affect Montag? 
  • How does Bradbury describe the firehouse and Montag’s feeling toward it? 
  • What is revealed over the radio? 
  • How does Montag describe the other firemen? 
  • What do Montag and Beatty discuss? 
  • Where are they going at the end of this section of reading and why?

Locke Article:

  • Summarize Locke’s beliefs about freedom after the first paragraph.
  • In the second section, what does Locke mean when he suggests we must “give up” this natural power? Who does it then go to? 
  • What does Locke think the community’s job is? 
  • What does Locke compare the community’s job to?
  • What are the powers that the “commonwealth” has over men? 
  • When Locke refers to “those who have authority,” who are they in society? What is their job?

Notes


  • Begin class with a quiz or review of pp. 29–32.
  • The Locke article is dense, antiquated language. Make sure students know to look for the key words to understand. 
  • Students should then debate: Do we need order in order to have freedom? They can cite school rules, real-life laws, and Fahrenheit 451 as evidence to defend their opinions.

Next

Explain Bradbury’s use of figurative language to reveal conflict.

Analyze the impact that the events of this scene have on Montag.

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