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Should people be able to ban books from schools and libraries if they find them objectionable? Scholars read the three main pros and cons regarding banned books. They also review a list of the top 10 challenged books from 2017 and discover the many reasons why people opposed them, including violence, religious themes, and profanity.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide a list of banned books and have small groups discuss what life would be like without them
- As a class, discuss what books, if any, should be restricted in schools and libraries
Classroom Considerations
- Requires computer and Internet access for each individual
Pros
- Includes an extensive list of footnotes for further exploration of the topic
- Pros and cons are efficiently organized to help learners access the information
Cons
- Does not provide a thorough overview, so students will likely need to consult additional resources to develop informed opinions for debate