Final Fahrenheit 451 Essay Requirements

Assignment- 2-3 page typed essay (With at least a full second page). Due 5/9/11.

Prompts-

Choose ONE of the following essays and write a 2-3 page paper. Standard MLA formatting, with a thesis statement and at least three direct quotes from the novel are required. Be sure to refer to other specific details from the novel when supporting your arguments as well.

1. Many people contribute to Montag�s growing self-awareness throughout the novel. Explain what they teach him and how he grows as a person.

2. Explain some of the futuristic (fantastic) technological advances seen in the novel. How do they compare with some technologies in the current world and how are they used for good or evil in the novel? Your essay should be primarily focused on the novel, not modern society.

3. What do you consider to be the most important theme of the novel? Why? How is it developed?

4. Explain the meaning of each of the three titles given to the parts of the book (Hearth and Salamander, Sieve and Sand, and Burning Bright). 

Formatting/requirements:

�       MLA formatting, including: Times New Roman, 12-point font.  One-inch margins.  Double-spaced throughout.

�       MLA Header- Your Name, my name, 9^th Grade CP English, 9 April 2010.     

�       At least three direct (word for word) quotes.

�       Internal citations for direct quotes.

�       Internal citations using author�s name and page number in parentheses, with the punctuation after the parentheses Ex: (Author 124).

�       The second page must come down past the fold (you know what I mean) or there will be an immediate letter grade deduction. Two pages should be no challenge for a college prep student.

Guidelines/Tips:

�       Remember, a literary criticism is not a summary of the novel or a character. You are making an entirely original idea that must be supported and proven.

�       Also make sure to include a large variety of details to support your argument, including very specific references to scenes from the novel and at least three direct quotes (word for word) from the novel. That is a requirement.

�       Use you cheeseburger paragraphs. A paragraph should have a minimum of five sentences.

�       When using textual evidence, do not forget to explain its significance.

�       Use appropriate vocabulary, tone, and style. Your goal is academic authority.

�       Write in the third person only. No first (I, me, we) or second (you) person language at all, unless directly quoting lines from the novel. This is easy to avoid.

�       Keep your tense consistent. Either write all in past, or all in present. Never mix the two.

�       Proofread spelling and punctuation. Then have two other people proofread spelling and punctuation. Then proofread again. Revision/editing is a lost art, and it can earn you points.

�       Follow the Ten Commandments of Academic Writing, which can be found on my website.

Due Dates:

�       5/9/2011- Final Copy due. I will be accepting papers through turnitin.com ONLY. Make sure you log into turnitin.com ahead of time to be sure that you can get you essay in on time. Every day late will result in a 10% reduction of your overall grade.