I hope everyone is resting, relaxing, rejuvenating, and, of course, reading.
Why are some books considered so "dangerous" that they are banned? Who decides? Why?
When we return from winter break, we will examine some book banning cases and what exactly constitutes book banning.
Did you know that as recently as March 2013 teachers and parents accused Chicago Public Schools of banning the book Persepolis? CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett denied the accusation and claimed that CPS did not ban the text. Read the article here.
http://www.wbez.org/news/education/chicago-public-schools-denies-it-banned-book-persepolis-106130
Would you like to earn extra credit?
You can complete the entire Fahrenheit 451 study guide Questions + Vocabulary.
You do not have your book? You have two choices:
1. Borrow a copy from the library
2. Read the digital copy of the entire text. (See the main page "Dangerous Books, Dangerous Minds"
When we return, you will have the opportunity to complete quiz corrections, and the study guide will help you.
Why are some books considered so "dangerous" that they are banned? Who decides? Why?
When we return from winter break, we will examine some book banning cases and what exactly constitutes book banning.
Did you know that as recently as March 2013 teachers and parents accused Chicago Public Schools of banning the book Persepolis? CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett denied the accusation and claimed that CPS did not ban the text. Read the article here.
http://www.wbez.org/news/education/chicago-public-schools-denies-it-banned-book-persepolis-106130
Would you like to earn extra credit?
You can complete the entire Fahrenheit 451 study guide Questions + Vocabulary.
You do not have your book? You have two choices:
1. Borrow a copy from the library
2. Read the digital copy of the entire text. (See the main page "Dangerous Books, Dangerous Minds"
When we return, you will have the opportunity to complete quiz corrections, and the study guide will help you.