ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Get Ready to Celebrate Banned Books Week
The last week of September is generally the time to celebrate Banned Books Week. Use this lesson plan from ReadWriteThink talk about censorship and why it is important to protect books.
Other
Libraries & First Amendment: Banned Books
This overview of censorship in the United States cites Supreme Court decisions and links to a number of other resources. (Date of Article: Sept. 13, 2002)
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: America and Nazi Book Burning
A comprehensive history of the purification of Nazi Germany by burning objectionable books.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Censorship in the Classroom
Online lesson that challenges students to examine the past and present practice of censorship in the classroom, in particular the "Banned books," from high school curriculums. Students research reasons for censorship and choose a side of...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "Censorship: An Educator's Guide"
Activities, writing prompts, points of discussion and some additional resources are offered here to help with teaching about free speech and censorship.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
Set in a future where books are outlawed and firemen burn any they find, fireman Guy Montag questions his role in society and joins an organization committed to starting a revolution. Selected (7) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair...
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Carol Polsgrove on Writers' Lives: George Ella Lyon on Books for the Young
This site shares an interview with George Ella Lyon, author and Kentucky Poet Laureate. Lyon provides advice on selecting books for children and young adults. She also shares her personal experiences with having her own books banned...
Rick Beach
Teaching Literature to Adolescents, 2nd Edition: Activities
The textbook entitled Teaching Literature to Adolescents, 2nd Edition contains activities for Chapter 13 reflection. Intended for teachers, this site contains activities that will extend the content from the Chapter 13. This collection...
PBS
Pbs: Culture Shock: Huck Finn in Context
This site features information on themes from Huck Finn. You will find activities and discussion questions to accompany the different sections.
PBS
Pbs: The American Novel
Information and analysis on the central concerns, characteristics, and distinguishing features of American literature, presented in timeline format. With synopses of classic works, biographical sketches, overviews of literary movements,...