Reading Plan 10th

Dear student,

Cordial greetings.

We hope that this academic period you will have a positive reading experience with the book assigned as
part of your Reading Plan.

Book: Fahrenheit 451

Author: Ray Douglas Bradbury

Publishing House: Ballantine

Submission date for the workbook, graphic work,

and rubric:
GROUP Submission Date

Rowling
Mandela April 1st
Llinas (Day 6 Week 23)

Why should you read this book?

Called “The book for our social media age” by the New York Times, Ray Bradbury’s Fahren-
heit 451 is a gripping story that is at once disturbing and poetic. Bradbury takes the mate-
rials of pulp fiction and transforms them into a visionary parable of a society gone awry, in
which firemen burn books and the state suppresses learning. Fahrenheit 451 is a
“masterpiece...everyone should read” (Boston Globe).

“Brilliant… startling and ingenious. Mr. Bradbury’s account of this insane world, which bears
many alarming resemblances to our own, is fascinating” (New York Times). Bradbury is
“one of this country’s most beloved writers” (Washington Post).
Arts, N. (2019). Fahrenheit 451. Retrieved from https://www.arts.gov/national-initiatives/nea-big- read/fahrenheit-451
 The following is a detailed description of the activities you will have to
complete, as part of your Reading Plan, during this academic period.

Before initiating the Reading Plan activities, it is important that you

understand the purpose and organization of said activities. For this, you
must read all the instructions carefully.

1. Booklet What percentage of the

Reading Plan grade is
comprised by this activity?
20%

Why is it important to complete the Booklet?

Carrying out short activities based on your Reading Plan will allow you to easily internalize the important aspects
of the literary work you are reading. As such, through a sequence of activities, you will be able to advance in your
reading while establishing connections between events, characters, situations, and life lessons.

What is the goal of the activities present in this booklet?

Our goal is for you to infer and link, through each of the booklet’s questions, what you are reading with your own
personal experiences. As such, we hope the book you are reading will provide you with “lifelong learning,” which
is one of the foundations of our educational approach.

Why should I submit different installments of the booklet?

We thought that submitting the booklet in separate installments will help you advance in your reading, fostering
time managing skills. In this way, you will be able to designate reading moments throughout the academic period,
allowing you to better enjoy the reading experience by engaging in a timely, empathetic, and thoughtful reading.
The reading needed to complete the booklet activities will also encourage you to think about your final project
and the requirements you must fulfill to complete it.

Booklet:
For this part, you have to read each story, fragment, or book chapter, and complete the corresponding activity,
following the assigned schedule. You must submit each activity on the established date so that your teacher can
evaluate it and give you feedback.
 The following is a detailed description of the activities you will have to
complete, as part of your Reading Plan, during this academic period.

Before initiating the Reading Plan activities, it is important that you

understand the purpose and organization of said activities. For this, you
must read all the instructions carefully.

20%
2. Written Assignment
What percentage of the
Reading Plan grade is
comprised by this activity?

What is the purpose of the written assignment?

The purpose of this assignment is for you to express, in a written manner, different aspects of the book and how
these relate to your life experiences. We know that you have valuable insights, reason why this assignment must
be completed based on your own ideas and interpretations. As such, you will not be able to find the contents of
the assignment on the internet or other sources.

Written Assignment:
This part of the booklet deals with the written component of the Reading Plan. Through this activity, you will
demonstrate that you can critically and creatively analyze the book you read and analyze certain literary
concepts related to the story.

Your written assignment is…

This written book report will provide evidence that the student can analyze the story both critically and creati-
vely, as well as evaluate certain literary concepts relating to the story.

For this book, students must turn in all the assignments that are listed below and be ready to be quizzed in
class prior to the deadline given.

Write a book report in your own words where you´ll answer:

a. What do you think the author was trying to say about books and censorship by writing a scene in which
the old woman refused to leave her burning house and chose to die with her books?

Write a 200 words essay were you make sure to:

Begin each paragraph with a topic sentence.

Cite evidence from the story using at least three quotations to support your position.

State your position whether you agree or disagree with the point the author was making? Why?

These are some elements you can rely on:

- The elements of a dystopia.

- Alienation, individualism, and society.
- The preservation of culture.
- Censorship and banning of artistic and cultural material.
- Oppression and dictatorship.
3. Graphic Work and
What percentage of the
Reading Plan grade is 20%
comprised by this activity?

Oral Presentation
Why is it important to make a graphic representation of what I read?
Through this graphic representation, you will be able to express your creativity in a non-written way, making use
of other forms of expression. This activity is thought of to be completed in a simple manner, utilizing low-cost
materials, and by yourself. Since this is supposed to be a creative and proactive work component, you will
not be able to look it up on the Internet, as it has to be related to your own life experience.

Graphic Work and Oral Presentation:

This work component responds to the VISUAL aspect of the book. The aim is for you to graphically and creati-
vely interpret the story you read. The assignment is divided into two parts that will be jointly graded. The first
part of the assignment consists of the elaboration of a graphical representation of the story. The second part of
the assignment is the oral presentation of the graphic representation you created. Remember that the work
must be completed by yourself, individually.

For your graphic work, you have to…

This allows the student to express themselves graphically, through illustrations. This activity will be divided in
two:

In the story, all existing books were burned. None could be left. You are the leader of the oldest and you are
trying to persuade the government to leave one book for younger and future generations.

A. If you could choose to save ONE book, keeping in mind that this will be the only book
they’ll ever read, draw in half of a poster a BOOK COVER for that book. Create your own original
cover for this purpose and do not copy the actual one.

B. On the other half of the poster, choose a book that you think should never be read by any future
generation, and draw in half of a poster a BOOK COVER for that book. Create your own original cover
for this purpose and do not copy the actual one.
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SAMPLE
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The use of spray paint is not allowed, because its detrimental for your health and
the planet.

For your oral presentation, you should keep in mind…

Explain your graphics work and with it answer the following questions:

● Which book did you choose to keep and which one to burn?
● Why is the one you're keeping important for future generations?
● Why did you decide to band the other one for good?
● How did you change the cover of the book so it would be saved, and how did you change it for the
one it should not be saved?
4. Quiz What percentage of the
Reading Plan grade is
comprised by this activity?
20%
What is the purpose of the quiz?
Throughout the test, you will find different question types. You will be able to demonstrate that you read the book
by identifying events, places, characters, and relevant happenings. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to
analyze the message of the story, establishing a link between the literary work’s theme and the events taking
place in your own reality.

Quiz:
During the test you may find the following question types:

Reading Comprehension:
- Fill in the blanks.
- Multiple choice questions.
- Character descriptions and their role in the story.

Literary Analysis:
- Identifying the configuration of the text, perspective, types of narration, etc.

5. The Circle of the Word What percentage of the

Reading Plan grade is
comprised by this activity?
20%
What is the Circle of the Word?
It is an ancient ritual and a knowledge system of the indigenous communities that allows us to better understand
ourselves and the world we live in, be good listeners and communicators, resolve problems and conflicts more
effectively, be more conscious members of our community, live a harmonious life, respect our ancestors, and be
aligned with nature, etc.

It is based on the following principles:

a) The Word. The Word is about being aligned with what one thinks, says, and does. A thought should lead to an order
and coherence in the Word, and an order and coherence in the Word should mean a coherent action. We must take good
care of what we think because the thoughts we sow or design are the words we will speak, and the actions that we will
take.
b) Sharing. When we share the Word we engage in a dialogue and as a community find solutions to problems. We reach
an agreement without fighting or conflict, respecting each other.
c) Equality. The Circle of the Word is about equality. Everything we think we are, we leave it behind. There are no social
roles. Everyone is equal. We all need to communicate with sincerity and respect each other.
d) Listening. While someone is speaking, whether for one hour or five minutes, we should be silent, listening. Listening is
about being in deep silence, being present, and not thinking about something else while someone else is sharing.
e) Non-judgmental. We are not judging what the other person is saying. There are two sacred baskets: “canastas” or
“mochilas”. The basket on the right is “of the heart”. It is where I (symbolically) “put” the words I like or agree with, or that
I find to be useful. The basket on the left is where I “put” the words I do not understand or that I disagree with.
f) The fire. I give what I think is not useful to the fire. The fire transforms it into wisdom, in a healing thought for me.
Words heal. When we speak from the heart, we heal ourselves.

The topics that will be studied in the circle of the word

are:
The main topics that will be discussed in class are:

1. Montag comes to learn that "firemen are rarely necessary" because "the public itself stopped reading of
its own accord." Bradbury wrote his novel in 1953: To what extent has his prophecy come true today?
2. Clarisse describes a past that Montag has never known: one with front porches, gardens, and rocking
chairs. What do these items have in common, and how might their removal have encouraged Montag's
repressive society?
3. Are there any circumstances where censorship might play a beneficial role in society? Are there some
books that should be banned?
4. If you had to memorize a single book or risk its extinction, which book would you choose?
 Plan Lector 2º
You must print all the rubrics on the following pages.
Please bring them to class and hand them to your teacher.

1. Booklet

BOOKLET/ Excellent Good Adequate Inadequate Did not complete TOTAL:

SUBMISSIONS 20 - 18 17 - 16 15 - 13 12- 11 the activity
3-1
The student did not
Activity 1 A+ / A B+ / B C+ / C F complete the activity.
The student did not
Activity 2 A+ / A B+ / B C+ / C F complete the activity.

2. Written Assignment
Inadequate/ Did not TOTAL:
Excellent Adequate Incomplete complete
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT Good the activity

CONTENT 10-9 8-7 6 5-3 2-1

The student exceptionally

fulfills the written
assignment of the book
report; complying with all
the requirements,
including formal and
creative writing and
personal knowledge on the
issues raised in the literary
work.

ORGANIZATION AND 5 4 3 2 1
PRESENTATION

The student meets the

criteria of the written
assignment, such as the
number of words and
design. The student’s work
is presented in an
organized manner and
follows a clear outline.
Likewise, the student
delivers a work that is
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written by her/himself.
NOTE: Remember that
incomplete reports will
impact your grade
negatively. Include your
name, the date and your
group.

LINGUISTIC AND 5 4 3 2 1
DISCURSIVE
RESOURCES

Takes into account

grammar, punctuation,
spelling, etc. The student
correctly follows writing
rules, which include
correct spelling,
capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, verb tenses,
among others. NOTE:
Remember that each
grammatical error will
negatively affect your final
grade.

Name: __________________________________________ Group: _____________________ Date: ___________

3. Graphic Work and Oral Presentation
GRAPHIC WORK AND Excellent Good Adequate Inadequate Did not TOTAL:
ORAL PRESENTATION / complete
the activity
Incomplete

CONTENT 10-9 8 7 6-1 0

The student creatively

fulfills the assigned work,
establishing a connection
with the theme of the
book, and producing, by
her/himself, an original
and creative visual piece.

USE OF THE TIME 5 4 3 2 1

The student gives a 2 to 3

minutes oral presentation.
Furthermore, s/he holds
an excellent body posture
throughout the
presentation, and her/his
verbal fluency evinces an
excellent preparation.

LINGUISTIC AND 5 4 3 2 1
DISCURSIVE
RESOURCES

The student has an

excellent vocabulary and
successfully utilizes
linguistic resources
throughout the
presentation. The student
has no difficulties
expressing her/himself,
uses appropriate
language, and keeps the
audience captivated.

4. Quiz
Excellent Good Adequate Inadequate Did not TOTAL
complete the
QUIZ 20-18 17-16 15-14 13-1 activity
0
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The student did

not complete the
QUIZ A+ / A B+ / B C+ / C F activity.

Nombre: __________________________________________ Grupo: _____________________ Fecha: ___________

 5. The Circle of the Word
Excellent Good Adequate Inadequate Did not TOTAL
complete the
DEBATE activity

PARTICIPATION 5 4 3 2 1

The student voluntarily

and actively
participates in the
discussion, presenting
her/his opinions and
answering the
teacher’s questions.
The student makes
excellent contributions
to the class discussion

PREPARATION 5 4 3 2 1

The student has read,

prepared, and
practiced the
interventions through
which s/he will present
ideas during the class
discussion. The
student expresses
points of view that are
relevant to the literary
work, in an organized
manner.

APPROPRIATION 5 4 3 2 1

The student has a

good comprehension
of the work they have
read and makes
connections between
the story and real-life
events.

DISCURSIVE 5 4 3 2 1
RESOURCES

The student has an

excellent intonation
and adequately uses
linguistic and
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discursive resources
when speaking about
the literary work.

Nombre: __________________________________________ Grupo: _____________________ Fecha: ___________