This vocabulary lesson plan covers key words from *Fahrenheit 451* by Ray Bradbury.
Subject: English Language Arts · Grade: 9–11 · Time: 30–40 minutes
Key vocabulary
| Word | Definition | Context in novel |
|---|---|---|
| Censorship | Suppression of speech or writing | The government censors all books |
| Conformity | Compliance with standards or rules | Society demands total conformity |
| Parlor | A sitting room | Mildred's parlor walls replace family |
| Mechanical | Operated by machines | The Mechanical Hound tracks dissidents |
| Inferno | A large, destructive fire | The firemen create infernos |
| Obnoxious | Extremely unpleasant | Mildred's friends are obnoxious |
| Predilection | A preference or special liking | Montag develops a predilection for reading |
| Impregnable | Unable to be captured or entered | The firehouse seems impregnable |
| Philistine | Hostile to culture or the arts | Society is portrayed as philistine |
| Ephemeral | Lasting a very short time | The women's concerns are ephemeral |
Activity: Vocabulary storyboard
- Open Storyboard Creator
- Choose 5 vocabulary words
- For each word, create a panel with definition, sentence and illustration
- Export PDF or share a live link