FAHRENHEIT 451: "The Book I'd Become"

BACKGROUND:
Ray Bradbury's futuristic fireman from Fahrenheit 451 outwits the Mechanical Hound and renounces his role as one of Beatty's "Happiness Boys." He joins a group of men in the woods who have escaped persecution. They have become " living books" by recording them to memory.

YOUR TASK:
From the books,short stories, plays and poems, you have read as an North Salem High School student in grades 9-11, choose one work you feel must be preserved for all mankind. It may be as recent as: A Raisin in The Sun , a work of non-fiction such as Ryan White: My Own Story or a favorite poem from your text. In keeping with Ray Bradbury's idea of one book per person, ONLY ONE JUNIOR may "become" that piece of literature. Read the works chosen by the juniors who have already posted their preferences before you post yours.

FIRST STEPS: In your response to this assignment, begin with a one sentence summary of the work and tell why you would choose to become this work. Tell what this book means to you and in doing so, be sure to include insights and excerpts from the text to explain how this work will continue to benefit mankind.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Use the rules of Standard Written English, SAT diction ( no symbols or text- messaging language ) an introduction, at least three examples from the text and a conclusion. MINIMUM: 150 words

A Raisin in The Sun by Lorraine Hansberrry

• Enjoy the commentary by NPR . Post one DQ revealing the word . It may be an explicit reference or an implicit reference. Write the number of the word and then the word itself. After that Write one PARAGRAPH USING 6 STEPS from A Raisin in The Sun that specifically connects to the word.
  Only ONE word per person- no repeats!!
  Choose from the list below.
  1. racism
  7. dignity
  13. poverty
  19. tenement
  2. assimilation
  8. classism
  14. "the man"
  20. abortion
  3. tenement
  9. culture
  15. slaves/slavery
  21. female stereotyping
  4. Nigeria
  10. poignant
  16. gardening
  22. betrayal
  5. alcoholism
  11. neighbors
  17. dysfunctional family
  23. a mother's forgiveness
  6. life insurance
  12. geranium
  18. athesism
  24. selling out
  
  
  http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/patc/raisin/
  DUE: by Tuesday, November 20th, 2007 before class.

RYAN WHITE RESEARCH: THEN AND NOW: 2007

Follow the directions and post your 2007 article here.