Bellwork: 8/13/14
1. Take out a sheet of paper, head it correctly, and title it “Fahrenheit 451-Introduction &
Discussion.”
2. Read the following statements and form a claim
(single statement that answers, agrees, or disagrees with the position stated or question posed) and two to three supporting sentences that express why you feel that way.

Read the following statements and form a claim (single statement that answers, agrees, or disagrees with the position stated or question posed) and two to three supporting sentences that express why you feel that way .
1. America is headed in a right (as in correct) and positive direction.
2. Marriage still serves its intended purpose. True love exists.
3. Human-kindness still exists in our culture today.
4. How do you personally feel about the effectiveness of our school system?
5. Media (journalism, advertisements, social networking, and entertainment) significantly influences thought in this society.
6. Technology has played a positive/negative role in society because….

1. America is headed in a right (as in correct) and positive direction.[society, governmental control, censorship]
2. Marriage still serves its intended purpose. True love exists.
[relationships, society’s expectations]
3. Human-kindness still exists in our culture today.
[relationships, society’s expectations]
4. How do you personally feel about the effectiveness of our school system? [education, knowledge vs. ignorance, censorship]
5. Media (journalism, advertisements, social networking, and entertainment) significantly influences thought in this society. [society, truth, education, knowledge vs. ignorance]
6. Technology has played a positive/negative role in society because…. [society, technology]