Extra Credit Opportunity

F451 Extra Credit: Viewing and reflecting on the film Good Night and Good Luck.

Now that we have read and studied the first two sections of Fahrenheit 451, watch a movie (Good Night and Good Luck) depicting some of the events that influenced author Ray Bradbury in the creation of Fahrenheit 451. Click here for the instructions and assignment.

Another Shot for Extra Credit

Go to BYU's Museum of Art (MOA) and view the exhibit "Think Flat".

Our discussion and analysis of Fahrenheit 451 can go one step further with a type of "mirror factory" in this exhibit!  Warhol created duplicate images that echo Mildred Montag as well as other themes of reflection and identity present in our novel. You will be writing a personal narrative next week and can come see and be inspired by visual narrative portraits of  self expression and identity. Come explore these ideas and visit the exhibit currently open at the MOA on BYU's campus.  Coco and I will be at the MOA on Friday, January 11th from 5pm - 7pm.  If you come and see us and chat about what you see and think about this exhibit you will get some extra credit before term 2 ends.  If you can't make it at this day or time, but would like to attend, go at your own convenience, pick up a postcard of the exhibit and come talk to me about what you saw and how it connects to our studies!

For more information on the exhibit click here.
For directions to the MOA click here.

Fahrenheit 451 Begins & Extra Credit!

 

Author Ray Bradbury was a pretty incredible guy.  Sassy, deep, and funny.  When he passed away last year (2011) at the age of 91, there were quotes and tributes all over the internet.  Read this article. If you respond to a quote and your thoughts or opinion you will receive extra credit. You may post the quote and your thoughts on our Facebook page (click here)  or, you may turn in your response in class. Click here for a sample response.

 Article found at Brainpickings.

Extra Credit Election Points

Even though it's only the first week of term 2, it never hurts to get some extra credit points in your bank!  This week we will get a new United States President!  Believe it or not, being aware of current events, and having an opinion on those events is part of English!  So.... if you want to follow along with the electoral college, click here for the extra credit activity!  This will be due on Thursday, November 8th!

Fall Break Extra Credit

While you're basking in the fall autumn air, why not do some extra credit?  Below are some options.

1.       Mark your calendar for October 20th...it's the annual Book Festival at the SLC Main Library! http://www.utahhumanities.org/BookFestival/2012/BookFestivalProgram2012.pdf  Extra credit for all those who attend! Write a one page double spaced reflection on what you experienced and thought about.

2. Any entry for Reflections, "The Magic of a Moment" will receive extra credit.  Duplicate your entry, or if it is a piece of art you may take a picture to show me.

3. Watch the movie, Under the Same Moon and write a one page double spaced reflection on how it connects to main themes and ideas (segregation, growing up, humanity, innocence, etc.) of our class novel To Kill a Mockingbird.  This is a thoughtful movie and is not a political statement, but rather a way to see the same themes and ideas we are discussing in class in our current day world.