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Burning & Banning Books

Explore the history of censorship as you dive into Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. Discover the deeper meaning of an author’s purpose and point of view as you learn the skills to write an Opposition Editorial.
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1:1 Private

Format

Ages 14-17

Recommended

45-Minute

Live Sessions

Up to 16

Graded Assignments

Course syllabus

Our ELA coursework focuses on Annotated Reading, Applied Grammar, Building Paragraphs, and culminates with a Final Project.

  • Discover the history of book-banning and censorship before analyzing Fahrenheit 451. Acquire new vocabulary using context clues and apply your knowledge of new note-taking techniques.
  • Define common mistakes in longform writing, including run-on sentences and improper punctuation. Diversify your syntax and incorporate advanced conjunctions into your writing.
  • Develop a hook and lead for an Op Ed about the impact of book-banning. Learn about the journalistic components: nut graf, history graf, explanatory paragraph, call to action.
  • Write a critical response to the text; use an outline to effectively transition between an introduction, evidence-based body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Deepen your argument using insightful explanations and persuasive techniques.

Lesson Video Excerpts

What Are Our Lessons Like?

We offer on-demand videos to supplement your 1:1 sessions! You may need to refer to them for homework or to refresh your notes. Here are a couple of video clips from the curriculum for you to check out!

Level 4A Paragraphs

Level 4A: Paragraphs

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Level 4A Sentences

Level 4A: Sentences

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Level 4A Final Project

Level 4A: Final Project

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Level 4A How to Read Excerpt from Fahrenheit 451

Level 4A: How to Read (Excerpt from Fahrenheit 451)

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