Hello Parents and Students,
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Here's the supply list for class.
A few notes as you work on/finish up your summer readings:
As you read Fahrenheit 451, I encourage you to annotate your text. Underline or bracket key details about character, significant quotations, questions you may have, etc.
Some students find it helpful to use an audio version while following along in the book. If this is you, here is an excellent audio version read by the author, Ray Bradbury.
Homework for first class (in addition to your summer assignments)
I would like you to watch two video segments to help you better understand different types and aspects of character. These elements should help you enrich your notes on the characters in Fahrenheit 451:
1) Watch this video (3:42) about types of characters and define the following terms in your notes: protagonist, antagonist, dynamic/round character, static/flat character. Title the top of this page of notes Characterization and keep it in the Notes section of your three-ring binder.
2) Watch this video (9:22) which introduces the concepts of direct vs. indirect characterization. Add these terms to your characterization notes: direct characterization, indirect characterization and all elements of the acronym STEAL.
As you create your character list and character notes for Fahrenheit 451 (part of your summer assignment), attempt to note some of these aspects. If you have already compiled your notes on characters, go back and label/identify whatever aspects you can.
Bring all of this work--plus the rest of the summer assignments--to our first day of class. You may wish to re-read the Summer Assignments handout to make sure you understand and have everything required.
Questions? Always feel free to email me,
Mrs. Price
elizabethjprice@gmail.com
