Fahrenheit 451
Name:
Ray Bradbury
Hon. Eng. 10
Hour:
Nonfiction Assignment
Title of Nonfiction Read
Written By
Publication Date
I. Factual Summary: In paragraph form, write a 3-5 point summary of the piece you read.
II. Diction With which FOUR vocabulary words in the piece did you encounter some degree of challenge
or interest? Examine diction using the process in the chart below.
Diction Word in Context: Write
the sentence and highlight the
word.
1.
2.
3.
Definitions: Write the dictionary
definitions of the word.
Discussion of Diction: Used literally or
metaphorically? What is the connotation of the
word? How does this word choice contribute to
meaning?
4.
III. Interpretation: (a) Record one quote that best represents the overall point the author wants you to
get from reading the piece. (b) Explain what the overall point is that the author wants you to get from
reading this piece.
IV. Criticism (a) With which points of the piece did you agree or find easy to accept? Why? (b) With
which points of the piece did you disagree or find difficult to believe? Explain each.
V. Reflection: Explicate how this information informs your reading of F451. How does it connect,
expand, reinforce, or provide a real world example of a key concept in the novel? Which characters or
events does it illuminate? Attach another sheet if necessary.