This Fahrenheit 451 characterization lesson first introduces the concept of character analysis to students in a unique and engaging way. Next, it encourages students to analyze the main characters in Fahrenheit 451 after they have read the majority of or have completed reading the novel. Students must think carefully about how Bradbury crafts the characters in his novel. Finally, it makes highlighting the similarities and differences between characters like Montag and Beatty or Mildred and Clarisse easier to detect.

Materials Included:

• Detailed Lesson Plans - to outline the materials, provide the activation video, and provide step-by step procedures
• Fahrenheit 451 Characterization Activity and Handout - for students to organize and compile their characterizations for main characters
• Fahrenheit 451 Characterization Multiple-Choice Quiz - to easily assess student learning
• Answer Keys - to guide student discussion and ease your grading burden!

CCSS Alignment:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.3 Analyze how and why individuals, events, or ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

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Keywords: Ray Bradbury, Ray Bradbery, Fahrenheit 451, flat, round, static, dynamic, character development