Assignment #4 -- Due Thursday (3/7)

Here is your final blog assignment!!!! I am so impressed by the work you have all been doing so far. Awesome job ladies and gentlemen!

For the duration of this unit, we have discussed censorship and banned books, and the role of students/parents/teachers when it comes to making decisions about keeping books available at the high school level.

Write a blog entry (minimum of 200 words) that discusses your view of censorship in today's world. Do you feel it is EVER acceptable to ban a book from a school library? (Why or why not?) What is a student's role when a book is banned? Write what your response would be to someone who wanted to ban a book from the Centennial High School library.

Is there ever a time and place for censorship in our world? (Why or why not?)

And finally: Examine the reasons your own literature circle book was challenged and discuss the literary merit of your book vs. the issues surrounding its place on the banned/challenged book list.

Assignment #3 -- due Thursday (3/7)

Book Review

There are TWO parts to this assignment:

1.     Now that you have finished reading your book, you will write a detailed book reviewincluding the following:

• A brief SYNOPSIS (no more than 10%) of 2-3 spoiler-free sentences about the who, what, when, where, why and how of the plot.

• Thorough and specific OPINION/ASSESSMENT (about 75%) about your experience reading the book. What did you think? How did the book make you feel? Was it good? Bad? WHY? Would you recommend this book? Include specific reasons and evidence as to why or why not.

•  Build some BACKGROUND (15%) for readers that might include some information about the author, a history of the book’s publication, any controversy about the book, or any other information your readers should know to make an informed choice about whether or not to read this book.

*** Remember: your job is to create an argument. Persuade your readers to either go out and get this book, or take a pass on reading it.

2.     You need to read and respond to a group member’s review. After reading all of the reviews about your book, respond to at least ONE other person in your group. 

You may ask questions, answer questions, clarify confusing parts, share your opinion, or offer additional information on your members' posts. You should write several sentences.

To respond, simply hit the reply link at the end the your group member’s post that you are commenting on. Be sure to title your response with your first name.

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO 

WRITE YOUR FIRST NAME AND ASSIGNMENT #3 

IN YOUR POSTS AND RESPONSES!!!