9/13-19

9-19-11
   Test on F 451.
HW:  None9-19-11
Symbol--An object, character, item that has more than its mere exsistence in the text.  Recurring though not always.  Focus on a particular item. Consistent with text.  Find a symbol in F451--Pg and pg #, explanation.
  Chalk talk about symbols in the book.  put on white board and then class discussed them.  
Cont. terms:  Tools; flamethrowers and kerosene.  Challenges; mechanical Hound.  Helpers; Faver, Granger and other camp followers.9-16-11
  Format of test: Fill in blank/super short answers (factual)  Short essays (3/5).  
Discussed elements of the hero’s journey template.  Broke into groups to see if Fahrenheit 451 fit into the template.
Call to action: Montag’s realizing he doesn’t like his life.  Asks wife where they met. pg. 42.  Talking to Clarisse, pg. 21 and 22.  
HW:  Study for test on Tues. 9-20-119-15-11
 Library to finish presentations; Mr. Bourne wants them to be finished at end of class.
HW:  Finish presentations if not done.  Start to think about test next Tues. on “Fahrenheit 451”.  Will discuss further tomorrow in class.9-14-11
 In library doing research on Utopia project and starting to write presentation.
HW:  Read pgs. 154-179
Journal entry comparing Montag with other heroes.9-13-11
 Met in library to start research on Utopia project.
HW:
 Read pgs. 137-154