Thursday, April 16, 2009

Article to read for Wednesday, April 22nd

Hi Class,

Follow the link to the article, Take Book Out of Schools in Seminole:

http://www.ncac.org/education/20040126~FL-Seminole_County~Roll_of_Thunder_Challenged_in_Seminole_County.cfm


You can copy and paste the link into your browser.
Please read the article and answer the questions below. Please answer the questions in complete sentences. Be sure to bring a copy of the article to class on Wednesday!!


1. Why did Debra Drake feel that the book, Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry should be taken out of county schools? Explain your answer completely using your own words.

2. In your own words, what were at least 2 arguments that were made against banning the book? Explain your answer completely using your own words.

3. Should we censor certain books, movies, tv shows, videogames and other media to protect today’s youth? Support your answer by using examples. Write at least two paragraphs.

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