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Fahrenheit 451
the novel, censorship, and book-burning
Page 1
Introduction
Task
Resources
Process
Evaluation #1
Evaluation #2
Conclusion
Standards
Citations
Teacher Notes
A WebQuest for 7th Grade
Language Arts
Based on a template from The
WebQuest Page
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“You don’t have to burn books to destroy a
culture. Just get people to stop reading
them.”
-Ray Bradbury
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Introduction
Welcome to the Fahrenheit 451
WebQuest! Our adventure begins after
reading Ray Bradbury’s 1953 novel
warning of the dangers of censorship.
Ironically, this novel has been banned and
even edited since its publication. We’ll
follow this quest to learn more about the
history of censorship, book-banning, and
even book-burning.
Before you begin, Take a censorship
quiz to learn more about it.
Click here to go to Education Portal!
Task
As you follow the WebQuest, you’ll be
gathering information to support a
position, either for or against censorship.
You will be given a role to play during this
discussion and will be responsible for
collecting and presenting information to
support your position in panel discussion
form. You will also be submitting a written
summary of what you learned and your
personal position. The process screen will
get you started!
Resources
Websites (imbedded in quest)
Notetaking materials
Computers
The novel, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray
Bradbury
Individual interviews
Back to Process
Process
After being assigned your role, click on the name of your
role to follow the links.
Within your assigned role, determine what information
will be useful for you to support your position in a panel
discussion. Make notes about that information and be
sure to keep a list of sources. You may use other reliable
sources as well.
This WebQuest will take one school week: 2 days for
introduction and research, 2 days for preparation and
summary writing, and 1 day for the panel discussion.
Roles: teacher, student, parent, school board member,
Ray Bradbury
Role #1 : The Teacher
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You are a teacher who believes strongly that books should NOT be
banned. You think that your students are capable of making choices and
determining what is and is not appropriate (with their parents’ help).
Scour the following websites to gain information to support your position
during the panel discussion.
Sources:
A definition of censorship
A list of banned books
History/Nazi book-burnings and propaganda
Nazi book-burning picture
Book Burning History
The author’s website
University of Wisconsin Library
More on banned children’s books- This site has many links to explore.
Back to Process
Role #2 The Student
You are a student (big stretch, huh?). You believe that 7th grade
students are NOT mature enough to handle certain books,
especially, Fahrenheit 451. You will defend this position in a panel
discussion after researching the history of censorship and book
banning. In addition to the novel, use the following resources:
A definition of censorship
- A list of banned books
- History/Nazi book-burnings and propaganda
- Nazi book-burning picture
- Book Burning History
- The author’s website
- University of Wisconsin Library
- More on banned children’s books- This site has many links to
explore.
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Back to Process
Role #3 The Parent
You are a parent of a 7th grader. You may determine your position (
for or against banning the book) after conducting your research.
You will defend your position in a panel discussion.
Resources other than the novel
A definition of censorship
- A list of banned books
- History/Nazi book-burnings and propaganda
- Nazi book-burning picture
- Book Burning History
- The author’s website
- University of Wisconsin Library
- More on banned children’s books- This site has many links to
explore.
Back to Process
Role #4 The School Board Member
You are a school board member. Your duty is to act on the behalf of
what is best for the students of your community. After researching
the sources, form a position, but be prepared to keep an open mind
during the discussion.
Resources other than the novel:
A definition of censorship
- A list of banned books
- History/Nazi book-burnings and propaganda
- Nazi book-burning picture
- Book Burning History
- The author’s website
Back to Process
- University of Wisconsin Library
- More on banned children’s books- This site has many links to
explore.
Role #5 Ray Bradbury
You are the author. Obviously, you are against censorship. You are
defending your book as well as all literature in the panel discussion.
Use the sources below to educate yourself on censorship as well as
his opinions on it.
Resources other than the novel:
A definition of censorship
- A list of banned books
- History/Nazi book-burnings and propaganda
- Nazi book-burning picture
- Book Burning History
- The author’s website
Back to Process
- University of Wisconsin Library
- More on banned children’s books- This site has many links to
explore.
Evaluation #1 The Panel
Discussion
In the panel discussion, each participant will:
1. State his or her role and position clearly 5 points
2. Have support material to back up opinions
(documented) 20 points
3. Participate equally, question fairly, and listen
actively 15 points
4. Remain professional and respectful within the
role 10 points
50 point total
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task
Evaluation #2
The Summary
In a one page essay, you will:
1. Summarize what you learned about
censorship. 10 pts
2. Support your personal (not the role you
were assigned) position on the banning of
books. 20 points
3. Use standard MLA format (typed, double
spaced) 5 points
Back to Task
35 point total
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have learned more
about censorship and book banning. You
should be able to defend your position
well using the information you collected
through this WebQuest. Feel free to
explore other resources or options to
prepare your summary and your panel
discussion notes.
Citations
American Library Association (2008).
http://ala.org/ala/oif.basics/Default2272.cfm
Bradbury, Ray. (1953). Fahrenheit 451. New York:
Balentine Books.
Kennedy, Elizabeth. Banning and censorship of children’s books: Banned
books the who and why. About.com: Children’s books. Retrieved July
31, 2008, from
http://childrensbooks.about.com/cs/censorship/a/censorship.htm
Newth, Mette. (2001). The long history of censorship. Beacon for freedom
of expression. Retrieved 31 July, 2008, from
http://beaconforfreedom.org/about_project/history.html
Ockerbloom, John M. (1993). Banned books online: unfit for schools and
minors? The Online books page. Retrieved July 31, 2008 from,
www.onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu
What is censorship? Global Internet Literacy Campaign, Retrieved July 31,
2008, from http://gilc.org/speech/osistudy/censorship\