1. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ A WebQuest for 9th Grade (American Literature)‏ Designed by Brett Taylor [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Fahrenheit 451 and Censorship

2. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is a story that makes a serious social criticism of censorship in literature. In this WebQuest we will look into the history of literature censorship and book burning, why it occurs and what it means to you. Critical literature such as Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 is critical in precipitating social change. For this WebQuest you will also be producing your own piece of critical literature that either supports or opposes censorship. Introduction “ "Where they have burned books, they will end in burning human beings" ~Heinrich Heine

5. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Evaluation Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Exemplary 4 Score paper shows an understanding of the role of censorship in modern day as well as the past Student's paper is focused on another theme and/or does not show a full understanding of censorship Student slightly addresses the theme of censorship, but may not define it in his or her own words. Student is focused on the theme of censorship and has a working definition of censorship in the students own words that shows an understanding of the topic. Student maintains a clear focus on censorship and defines it in his or her own words showing a deep understanding of the topic. research supports students writing Student's writing is not developed by examples and doesn't necessarily show an engagement with WebQuest sources. Student has engaged a few of the WebQuest sources and gives 1 or 2 supporting examples. Student has engaged a variety of WebQuest sources and gives several supporting examples. Student clearly engages a variety of WebQuest sources, researches outside of given WebQuest sources and provides several supporting examples. argument demonstrates logical reasoning and sound judgement The argument is disorganized and doesn't progress logically. Many questions go unanswered. The argument somewhat organized, links between concepts are faintly evident and some questions go unanswered. The argument is well organized. The student has clearly shown their thought process which flows logically. Their might be a question or two that has gone unanswered. The argument is well organized. The student clearly shows their thought process which flows logically and is free of fallacy. No question has gone unanswered. student's paper addresses the questions posed to them Paper addresses one or two of the central questions posed in the Paper addresses three of the central questions posed in the Paper addresses four or five of the central questions posed in the Paper addresses all of the central questions posed in the Conventions There are many errors in conventions that detract from the student's writing and the overall ability of the piece to communicate There are a number of errors in conventions that at times detract from the student's writing and the overall ability of the piece to communicate. The piece is relatively error free. Errors in conventions rarely detract from the student's writing and the overall ability of the piece to communicate. There are very few errors in conventions and. Errors don't detract from the student's writing and the overall ability of the piece to communicate.

6. Student Page Title Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits [ Book burning and censorship is not just something that happens in science fiction novels. In fact book burning still happens for various reasons even today. Hopefully this WebQuest has given you a better understanding of the kinds of censorship that Ray Bradbury was warning against in Fahrenheit 451 as well as a better understanding of how censorship is used in contemporary society. Conclusion "You have not converted a man because you have silenced him" ~John Morley

8. [ Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page A WebQuest for 9th Grade (American Literature)‏ Designed by Brett Taylor [email_address] Based on a template from The WebQuest Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Fahrenheit 451 and Censorship (Teacher)‏

9. [ Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Introduction (Teacher)‏ This WebQuest is designed as a part of a unit on social criticism in literature and is meant to get students to get a concrete grasp on the issue of censorship in modern day as well as historic society. Why is censorship used? Who decides what we can and can't read? What impact does censorship have on my life? These are all questions that students should be able to answer by the end of the WebQuest.

10. [ Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Learners (Teacher)‏ The WebQuest is designed to be taught at the ninth grade level in an American Literature class, specifically in a unit that focuses on social criticism. However, it could certainly be used in any situation where Fahrenheit 451 is being taught. Prior to completing this WebQuest students should be familiar with the process of researching and writing papers.

11. [ Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Curriculum Standards (Teacher)‏ This WebQuest targets Colorado model content standard 4: Students apply thinking to their writing . . . as well as standard 5:Students read to locate, select and make use of relevant information from a variety of media, reference, and technological sources. In addition to these Colorado model content standards the WebQuest is designed to get students to start formulating opinions that they can defend with solid reasoning and logic. I want students to make the move from passively observing issues, to taking up an active role in the discourse.

14. [ Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Teacher Script Conclusion Evaluation (Teacher)‏ Beginning 1 Developing 2 Accomplished 3 Exemplary 4 Score paper shows an understanding of the role of censorship in modern day as well as the past Student's paper is focused on another theme and/or does not show a full understanding of censorship Student slightly addresses the theme of censorship, but may not define it in his or her own words. Student is focused on the theme of censorship and has a working definition of censorship in the students own words that shows an understanding of the topic. Student maintains a clear focus on censorship and defines it in his or her own words showing a deep understanding of the topic. research supports students writing Student's writing is not developed by examples and doesn't necessarily show an engagement with WebQuest sources. Student has engaged a few of the WebQuest sources and gives 1 or 2 supporting examples. Student has engaged a variety of WebQuest sources and gives several supporting examples. Student clearly engages a variety of WebQuest sources, researches outside of given WebQuest sources and provides several supporting examples. argument demonstrates logical reasoning and sound judgement The argument is disorganized and doesn't progress logically. Many questions go unanswered. The argument somewhat organized, links between concepts are faintly evident and some questions go unanswered. The argument is well organized. The student has clearly shown their thought process which flows logically. Their might be a question or two that has gone unanswered. The argument is well organized. The student clearly shows their thought process which flows logically and is free of fallacy. No question has gone unanswered. student's paper addresses the questions posed to them Paper addresses one or two of the central questions posed in the Paper addresses three of the central questions posed in the Paper addresses four or five of the central questions posed in the Paper addresses all of the central questions posed in the Conventions There are many errors in conventions that detract from the student's writing and the overall ability of the piece to communicate There are a number of errors in conventions that at times detract from the student's writing and the overall ability of the piece to communicate. The piece is relatively error free. Errors in conventions rarely detract from the student's writing and the overall ability of the piece to communicate. There are very few errors in conventions and. Errors don't detract from the student's writing and the overall ability of the piece to communicate.

15. [ Title Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Credits Teacher Page Evaluation Conclusion Conclusion (Teacher)‏ Book burning and censorship is not just something that happens in science fiction novels. In fact book burning still happens for various reasons even today. Hopefully this WebQuest has given you a better understanding of the kinds of censorship that Ray Bradbury was warning against in Fahrenheit 451 as well as a better understanding of how censorship is used in contemporary society and how you are affected by it.