Learn what banned books are and about the history of banned, burned and challenged books. See classic books that have been banned that are available in COM Library, and download free banned classics.
This is a PBL project that focuses on whether or not students believe banning books in their own curriculum is justified. The students will receive a review on a banned book and will then take that stance to defend the review.
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers — in shared support of the freedom to seek and express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.
Students examine books, selected from the American Library Association Challenged/Banned Books list, and write persuasive pieces expressing their views about what should be done with the books at their school.
Students examine propaganda and media bias, research a variety of banned and challenged books, choose a side of the censorship issue, and support their position through an advertising campaign.
Problem Based Learning
Should literary works be censored to reflect current morality and social norms?