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Fahrenheit 451
Why read the book? http://www.neabigread.org/books/fahrenheit451/
What can anti-heroes teach a person about life? http://ed.ted.com/lessons/an-anti-hero-of-one-s-own-tim-adams
Watch video before reading the book: http://www.digitalbooktalk.net/fahrenheit451/
What is a dystopian novel? http://public.wsu.edu/~brians/science_fiction/451.htm
Scroll down to the bottom and answer the Anticipation Guide: http://novelinks.org/uploads/Novels/Fahrenheit451/Anticipation%20Guide.pdf
What are some themes from the book? http://www.classzone.com/novelguides/litcons/f451/guide.cfm
Write down at least 5 words with definitions of vocabulary from the novel: http://www.vocabulary.com/lists/251203#view=notes
What is the plot overview of the story? http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/451/
Interactive site about the book: http://www.imaginon.org/fun/451/createthecast.asp?themeid=6&activityid=32
Watch the video and read the article. How is the topic similar to the book? http://www.wired.com/2013/10/wildcat/
Write down and explain a song title and lyrics that have a similar theme to the book: Examples: http://www.corndancer.com/tunes/tunes_db.html
What is an allusion? Write down and explain at least 4 allusions from the novel: http://www.vocabulary.com/lists/251203#view=notes
Why read the book? http://www.neabigread.org/books/fahrenheit451/
What can anti-heroes teach a person about life? http://ed.ted.com/lessons/an-anti-hero-of-one-s-own-tim-adams
Watch video before reading the book: http://www.digitalbooktalk.net/fahrenheit451/
What is a dystopian novel? http://public.wsu.edu/~brians/science_fiction/451.htm
Scroll down to the bottom and answer the Anticipation Guide: http://novelinks.org/uploads/Novels/Fahrenheit451/Anticipation%20Guide.pdf
What are some themes from the book? http://www.classzone.com/novelguides/litcons/f451/guide.cfm
Write down at least 5 words with definitions of vocabulary from the novel: http://www.vocabulary.com/lists/251203#view=notes
What is the plot overview of the story? http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/451/
Interactive site about the book: http://www.imaginon.org/fun/451/createthecast.asp?themeid=6&activityid=32
Watch the video and read the article. How is the topic similar to the book? http://www.wired.com/2013/10/wildcat/
Write down and explain a song title and lyrics that have a similar theme to the book: Examples: http://www.corndancer.com/tunes/tunes_db.html
What is an allusion? Write down and explain at least 4 allusions from the novel: http://www.vocabulary.com/lists/251203#view=notes
Genre Presentation - Dystopian
What is Dystopian literature? http://libraryschool.libguidescms.com/content.php?pid=325261&sid=2662137
Compare Fahrenheit 451 with other Dystopian literature: Divergent, Hunger Games, The Giver, The Maze Runner
The Giver: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/giver/summary.html
Divergent: http://www.gradesaver.com/divergent/study-guide/short-summary/
Hunger Games: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/the-hunger-games/summary.html
Dystopian Literature Presentation Example: http://prezi.com/ixrnzojjcuyp/dystopian-literature/
What is Dystopian literature? http://libraryschool.libguidescms.com/content.php?pid=325261&sid=2662137
Compare Fahrenheit 451 with other Dystopian literature: Divergent, Hunger Games, The Giver, The Maze Runner
The Giver: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/giver/summary.html
Divergent: http://www.gradesaver.com/divergent/study-guide/short-summary/
Hunger Games: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/the-hunger-games/summary.html
Dystopian Literature Presentation Example: http://prezi.com/ixrnzojjcuyp/dystopian-literature/
Frankenstein
Introduction to novel: http://www.60secondrecap.com/study-guide/mary-shelley-frankenstein-the-summary/
Why read the novel? http://www.60secondrecap.com/study-guide/mary-shelley-frankenstein-recap/
Frankenstein background: http://prezi.com/muptygwfset2/mary-shelleys-frankenstein/
A quick summary of the novel: http://rinkworks.com/bookaminute/b/shelley.frankenstein.shtml
Scroll down to the bottom and answer the Anticipation Guide: http://novelinks.org/uploads/Novels/Frankenstein/Anticipation%20Guide.pdf
Write down five questions with answers about the characters from the novel: http://www.brighthubeducation.com/homework-help-literature/35861-frankenstein-character-analysis/
What are some themes from the novel? http://www.60secondrecap.com/study-guide/mary-shelley-frankenstein-theme-2/
Watch the video and summarize the novel: http://www.sparknotes.com/sparknotes/video/frankenstein
Compare Victor Frankenstein to Prometheus: http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/greece/m-story-prometheus-fire.htm
Write a Cinquain poem about the monster based on the novel: http://www.brighthubeducation.com/high-school-english-lessons/23490-teach-setting-and-characterization-with-poetry/
Write an Acrostic Poem from the monster to another character: http://www.brighthubeducation.com/high-school-english-lessons/23490-teach-setting-and-characterization-with-poetry/
Select a project from the list that starts on page 24 and explain why you would want to do it: http://www.penguin.com/static/pdf/teachersguides/Frankenstein.pdf (a good resource for a synopsis of the story as well)
Introduction to novel: http://www.60secondrecap.com/study-guide/mary-shelley-frankenstein-the-summary/
Why read the novel? http://www.60secondrecap.com/study-guide/mary-shelley-frankenstein-recap/
Frankenstein background: http://prezi.com/muptygwfset2/mary-shelleys-frankenstein/
A quick summary of the novel: http://rinkworks.com/bookaminute/b/shelley.frankenstein.shtml
Scroll down to the bottom and answer the Anticipation Guide: http://novelinks.org/uploads/Novels/Frankenstein/Anticipation%20Guide.pdf
Write down five questions with answers about the characters from the novel: http://www.brighthubeducation.com/homework-help-literature/35861-frankenstein-character-analysis/
What are some themes from the novel? http://www.60secondrecap.com/study-guide/mary-shelley-frankenstein-theme-2/
Watch the video and summarize the novel: http://www.sparknotes.com/sparknotes/video/frankenstein
Compare Victor Frankenstein to Prometheus: http://www.dltk-kids.com/world/greece/m-story-prometheus-fire.htm
Write a Cinquain poem about the monster based on the novel: http://www.brighthubeducation.com/high-school-english-lessons/23490-teach-setting-and-characterization-with-poetry/
Write an Acrostic Poem from the monster to another character: http://www.brighthubeducation.com/high-school-english-lessons/23490-teach-setting-and-characterization-with-poetry/
Select a project from the list that starts on page 24 and explain why you would want to do it: http://www.penguin.com/static/pdf/teachersguides/Frankenstein.pdf (a good resource for a synopsis of the story as well)
Gothic Monster Analysis
Examples of Gothic Monsters: https://suite.io/kim-edwards/50662xm
Compare Frankenstein to other Gothic Monsters: Dracula, Jekyll and Hyde, Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Zombies/The Walking Dead, Werewolves, Ghosts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBC7Rown13Q - "Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe - music video (Alan Parsons Project)
Dracula: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/dracula/summary.html
Jekyll and Hyde: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/jekyll/summary.html
Hunchback of Notre Dame: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hunchback/summary.html
Why do people find monsters interesting?
Gothic Monster Essay Example: http://www.ukessays.com/essays/english-literature/the-gothic-villains-dracula-and-frankensteins-monster-english-literature-essay.php
Frankenstein Theme Party: http://halloweenalliance.com/party/a-frankenstein-halloween-theme-party.htm
Frankenstein Themed Snacks: http://blog.chickabug.com/2012/10/frankenstein-halloween-food.html
Examples of Gothic Monsters: https://suite.io/kim-edwards/50662xm
Compare Frankenstein to other Gothic Monsters: Dracula, Jekyll and Hyde, Phantom of the Opera, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Zombies/The Walking Dead, Werewolves, Ghosts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBC7Rown13Q - "Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe - music video (Alan Parsons Project)
Dracula: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/dracula/summary.html
Jekyll and Hyde: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/jekyll/summary.html
Hunchback of Notre Dame: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/hunchback/summary.html
Why do people find monsters interesting?
Gothic Monster Essay Example: http://www.ukessays.com/essays/english-literature/the-gothic-villains-dracula-and-frankensteins-monster-english-literature-essay.php
Frankenstein Theme Party: http://halloweenalliance.com/party/a-frankenstein-halloween-theme-party.htm
Frankenstein Themed Snacks: http://blog.chickabug.com/2012/10/frankenstein-halloween-food.html