Curriculum / ELA / 10th Grade / Unit 7: Censorship, Truth & Happiness in Fahrenheit 451 / Lesson 20
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Unit 7
10th Grade
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LO 2.2A — Assert a precise central claim.
LO 2.2B — Develop a line of sound reasoning and choose an organizing structure to convey that reasoning to the reader.
LO 2.2C — Support a claim by selecting and incorporating evidence that is relevant, sufficient, and convincing.
L.9-10.3.a — Write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual (e.g., MLA Handbook, Turabian's Manual for Writers) appropriate for the discipline and writing type.
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.9-10.9 — Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Analyze multiple sources to create a working definition of cancel culture. Synthesize ideas across texts to formulate an argument about cancel culture.
Standards
LO 1.1ARI.9-10.1RL.9-10.1
Identify and analyze the rhetorical situation in “Why We Published The 1619 Project.”
LO 1.2BRI.9-10.6
Analyze how Stewart uses anecdotes and allusions to develop her argument about the teaching of slavery in American schools.
Identify and explain the claims and evidence McConnell uses to support his argument about American History and Civics Education programs.
Craft a unique thesis about the effectiveness of McConnell’s argument.
LO 1.2ALO 2.3ARI.9-10.6W.9-10.2.a
Identify the rhetorical situation in “I Am Very Real.”
Analyze how Vonnegut appeals to ethos and uses tone and repetition to convey his message on censorship.
Formulate and share unique arguments about censorship and cancel culture.
Support arguments with strong and thorough textual evidence in a Summative Socratic Seminar.
LO 1.4BLO 5.1ALO 5.1BSL.9-10.1
Analyze the figurative language, diction, and details that Bradbury uses to characterize Montag, Clarisse, and their complex relationship.
LO 1.3BRL.9-10.3
Examine the details in hospital and fire scenes and analyze what they reveal about the values and beliefs of the society portrayed in Fahrenheit 451.
Analyze the significance of Lady Macbeth’s handwashing.
Explain the implied relationship between Montag’s hands and Lady Macbeth’s hands.
LO 1.4BRL.9-10.3
Analyze how Beatty develops his argument about society, communication, and censorship in his lecture to Montag.
Formulate and share unique arguments about “The Hearth and the Salamander.”
Support arguments with strong and thorough textual evidence in a summative Socratic Seminar.
LO 5.1ALO 5.1BSL.9-10.1
Analyze and explain the significance of the title “The Sieve and the Sand” based on the Denham’s Dentifrice scene.
LO 1.3BRL.9-10.2
Analyze how Bradbury uses details and figurative language to describe Montag and Faber’s plans.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Montag and Faber’s plan.
Analyze pivotal moments in the text in which a character reveals dissenting viewpoints, beliefs, or values and explain how the author uses these pivotal moments to make social commentary.
Examine the details, figurative language, and diction in Mildred’s party scene and analyze what they reveal about the values and beliefs of the society portrayed in Fahrenheit 451.
Formulate and share unique arguments about “The Sieve and the Sand.”
Analyze how Bradbury uses syntax to reveal Montag’s character development.
Craft an argument about Montag’s heroism.
Analyze how Bradbury uses symbolism of the river and phoenix to reveal Montag’s character.
Formulate and share unique arguments about Fahrenheit 451.
LO 5.1ALO 5.1BRL.9-10.1RL.9-10.2RL.9-10.3SL.9-10.1SL.9-10.2
4 days
L.9-10.3.aLO 2.2ALO 2.2BLO 2.2CW.9-10.1W.9-10.9
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