Fahrenheit 451 - Study Guide

Through Ray Bradbury's challenging novel of censorship and reality, Fahrenheit 451, students will learn:

Author Biography: Learn about Ray Bradbury.

Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.

Literary Techniques: In context, dictionary, simile, metaphor, setting, characterization, foil, allusion, intertextuality, paraphrase, symbolism, tone, dramatic structure, motif, tripartite structure, dynamic vs. static.

Moral Lessons and Character Values: Happiness, isolation, martyrs, dehumanization, swearing, mentors, Holy Spirit, the Bible, helping the disenfranchised, foolishness, death, legacy, war, memory.

Activities and Writing Assignments: Banned books, field trip, research papers, current issues, technological change, class discussions, art project, drama.

Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books and movies that tie in with, or are similar to, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.

All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian perspective!

Features and Benefits of the study guide

Printed Workbook Format

• Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes
• Every question has plenty of whitespace for student’s answers
• Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice
• Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment
• Provides a permanent record of the student’s work
• Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher!