Fahrenheit 451 Claim, Data, Warrant Essay
Symbolism is a very important part of Ray Bradbury’s writing. We have spent a great deal of
time discussing certain objects, people, etc and what they mean IN the novel and what they mean
to the meaning of the novel as a whole.
PROMPT
Select ONE theme and discuss how Ray Bradbury conveys this message through use of 2-3
symbols in the novel.
Requirements:
 Essay must be at least TWO full-length pages
 MLA Format (size 12, Times New Roman, double spaced)
 Must be turned in online through TurnItIn.com before it’s due in class
 Your TurnItIn receipt must be stapled to the back of the essay
 Cite all of your quotes with (Bradbury #)
DUE DATE: ______________________________________
Essay Schedule
Wednesday 10/27 - 155
1. Vocab Review Game (10 min or so)
2. Assign Essay- due Wed 11/3 (before NJEA break)
HW: Write your proposal (quick parag. explaining your theme and topic of paper)
Thursday 10/28 – class meets in 121
1. Vocabulary Test #1
2. Discuss Essay prompt
3. Begin organizing essay into CDW format (Students will be given a model
outline online and in hardcopy- they can begin “plugging in” their information
to organize thoughts)
HW: Outlines typed/neatly handwritten for tomorrow (use sample online: 25 pts.)
Friday 10/29 – meet in 121
1. Turnitin.com practice submission and addressing questions
2. Conferences on outlines and students working on revisions
HW: draft due on Monday (typed and worth 50 pts effort)
BOOKS DUE MONDAY – we will keep about 7 to use in class
Monday, Tuesday 11/1-2 – back in 155
1. Teacher mini conferences, peer review (maybe writing stations)
2. Reminder: print your TurnItIn receipt and submit it with hardcopy
Wednesday, 11/3 - 155
1. Essays due and wrap up discussion- starts with a final Writer’s Response on
Bradbury’s “message” for us (write for 10 min.)
CDW Symbolism Essay
SAMPLE OUTLINE
You are by no means required to use this format for your essay. Please feel free to use this as a
template and make it reflect your writing style. It is intended to be used as a guide, however ALL
elements listed must be included for full credit. It must be readily apparent to me that you read
the text in detail.
Plot summary WILL NOT be accepted for credit.
I. INTRO ¶
OPENING PARAGRAPH FORMAT OPTION
A hook
B strong, broad statement: (maybe text-to-_____)
C title and author with background
D one-two sentence summary
E CLAIM: thesis statement (theme and symbolism)
TRANSITION
II. BODY ¶ 2
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Symbol #1 and why it’s important in the novel
DATA: Quote (Bradbury #) or example to prove your claim/analysis
Very briefly describe the scene
2-3 sentences defending your analysis
WARRANT: EXPLAIN HOW/WHY SUPPORTS THEME, link to thesis
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Symbol #2 and why it’s important in the novel
DATA: Quote (Bradbury #) or example to prove your claim/analysis
Very briefly describe the scene
2-3 sentences defending your analysis
WARRANT: EXPLAIN HOW/WHY SUPPORTS THEME, link to thesis
TRANSITION
III. BODY ¶ 3
TRANSITION
IV. BODY ¶ 4 OPTIONAL
A. Symbol #1 and why it’s important in the novel
B. DATA: Quote (Bradbury #) or example to prove your claim/analysis
C. Very briefly describe the scene
D. 2-3 sentences defending your analysis
E. WARRANT: EXPLAIN HOW/WHY SUPPORTS THEME, link to thesis
TRANSITION
V. CLOSING ¶ Don’t focus on your quotes any more! Move on to larger meaning!
A. Restate/rephrase your CLAIM (thesis)
B. Make a final comment about what Bradbury was saying with the novel
Why would Bradbury include it? What is the larger meaning of the novel?
C. Text-to-world/text/human nature