Technology in Fahrenheit 451 Part A. Directions: Record a working definition of the word technology.

Part B. Directions: Below is a list of some of the machines and advanced technologies present in parts 1 and

2 of Fahrenheit 451. In the space provided, record the purpose of each and the problem it solves.

Technology Purpose Usefulness 1. “Seashells” or

thimble radios in

Mildred’s ears

2. The suction snake

used on Mildred

3. The wall-to-wall

television screens

4. The Mechanical

Hound

Technology Purpose Usefulness 5. The firemen’s

equipment

6. The front

door speaker 7. Telephones that

report the name of

the person calling

8. The bomber

planes in the sky

9. The subway

train radio 10. The “green

bullet” ear device

Keeping the World Happy Directions: Choose one of these five machines from Fahrenheit 451, and circle your choice. Then

fill in the various parts of this four-square form completely. 1. “Seashells” or thimble radios in Mildred’s ears 2. The wall-to-wall television screens 3. The Mechanical Hound 4. The subway train radio 5. The “green bullet” ear device

Description in Novel Description in My Own Words

Illustration Based on Description Dangers Posed

Part One: The Hearth and the Salamander- Setting

Objective: Understanding the author’s use of setting to create an atmosphere or mood in a literary text

Activity: Ray Bradbury uses vivid descriptions of places and objects to create an atmosphere of

simultaneous wonder and fear. Complete the setting chart by naming the location and the mood

described in each passage from this section of Fahrenheit 451. Part of the chart has been completed for

you.

Part One: The Hearth and the Salamander- Characterization

Part One: The Hearth and the Salamander- Figurative Language

Part One: The Hearth and the Salamander- Figurative Language

Part One: The Hearth and the Salamander- Imagery