Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Fahrenheit 451 Scavenger Hunt

PRESENTATIONS ARE FRIDAY!!!
Research the following and present in Powerpoint format. Include website URL's to cite information. Keep it interesting! Include pictures and backgrounds.
Beware of novel spoilers!
1. Discover the meaning of the title.
2. Find out historical examples of book burning.
3. Find out current examples of book censorship.
4. Find out author background. (Ray Bradbury)
5. What does the author say about many people's interpretation that the novel is about censorship?
6. Find some reputable data about televsion viewing and Internet usage (hours) vs. book reading in the U.S.
7. If time allows, find any other interesting facts about the author, novel, themes, and/ or related issues.

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