1. Censorship Review January 28, 2015

2. Warm-up: Is the following statement an argument? Why or why not? Objective: The students will create a claim and counterclaim, and identify the claim and counterclaim of the argument essay. Maya Angelou uses imagery and metaphors to express the strength of women in her poetry.

3. The answer is NO. This statement is explanatory because it is not debatable whether or not she uses imagery and metaphor. It is also common knowledge and belief that her poetry is about women persevering through hard times. That part borders argument, but doesn’t make the leap. Argument?

4. ● An important part of the argumentative essay is to use evidence both to substantiate one’s own position (Claim) and to refute the opposing argument (Counterclaim). What is an Argumentative Essay? ●The primary objective of an argumentative essay is to show that you have a valid argument, allowing the reader either to adopt your position or to “agree to disagree.”

5. An explanatory thesis explains, supports, or clarifies a main point. An argument thesis, called a claim, warrants debate and may or may not be controversial but is always debatable. Explanatory/Informative Thesis Statement vs. Argument Thesis Statement

6. Read each statement closely to determine if the statement is an argument claim. Write YES on your wipeboard if you believe it’s debatable. Write NO on your wipeboard if you believe it is not debatable. Explanatory or Debateable?

7. Although Bigger Thomas faces many obstacles as he attempts to “find his path in life,” societal practices actually dictate what he can and cannot do and sets Bigger up for failure from the time he is born. A STUDENT READ NATIVE SON, A NOVEL BY RICHARD WRIGHT, AND SHE GENERATED A THESIS.

8. YES This is a debatable statement because it can be argued that Bigger Thomas is in control of his destiny and not society, or one might argue that Bigger Thomas’s destiny is a result of both individual choice and societal practices.

9. Langston Hughes uses metaphors to illustrate how having to postpone one’s wishes or desires can lead to destruction. A STUDENT READ “DREAMS” AND “DREAM DEFERRED” BY LANGSTON HUGHES, AND HE GENERATED THIS THESIS.

10. NO This is not a debatable statement but a FACT since Hughes does indeed use metaphors to illustrate that one’s wishes and desires can lead to destruction. The statement would actually work well as a thesis for an explanatory response.

11. J.D. Salinger’s writing style in The Catcher in the Rye allows the reader to understand both the emotional and physical state of fragile Holden Caulfield.

12. NO This is not a debatable statement since the author does use literary devices to illustrate Holden’s emotional and physical fragile state. This statement would be better suited for an EXPLANATORY response - not an argument response.

13. A claim is a statement of something as a fact; an assertion of truth. *Example: The minimum wage in America needs to be raised to provide Americans a better quality of life. Claim vs. Counterclaim Counterclaim is an argument that negates the writer’s claim. *Example: By increasing the minimum wage, Americans will avoid attending college, decreasing the quality of life.

14. Let’s Review... Using your knowledge (and your notes), answer these questions on the paper I’ve handed out to you.

15. 1.How is censorship defined? 2.What is the difference between a banned and challenged book? 3.Why do books get banned? 4.Who bans books? 5.What are the different ways books can be censored? 6.Write a claim about the impact of your novel on teenagers. 7.Write the counterclaim. Review Questions

16. Warm up: Write a counterclaim to Objective:

17. The Unfair Game As we go over the review questions, students with correct answers will have the chance to win prizes. ● Each student that answers correctly will claim one of three prize bags by writing their name on the board. ● You can steal prizes from your classmates by crossing out their names and writing your name underneath theirs. ● BEWARE: Only two of the three prize bags actually contain prizes!!!

18. A change in the access status of material, based on the content of the work and made by a governing authority or its representatives. Such changes include exclusion, restriction, removal, or age/grade level changes. How is censorship defined?

19. What is the difference between a challenged book and a banned book? “A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group. A banning is the removal of those materials.” American Library Association www.ala.org

20. What are some of the reasons books get banned? ● Violence ● Sexual content ● Language ● Drug use ● Religious viewpoint ● Political philosophy

21. Who bans books? ● Parents o PABBIS (Parents Against Banned Books in Schools): www.pabbis.comwww.pabbis.com ● Students ● School boards ● Religious groups ● Governments ● Anyone and everyone!

22. What are the different ways books can be censored? ● Edited - words/chapters changed or removed ● Moved to a higher grade level ● Removed from the curriculum, but left in the media center/library ● Banned from the school system entirely

23. Claims and counterclaims?

24. Think-Pair-Share Let’s take some time to brainstorm for your Banned Book Essay. 1.Write a brief summary of your novel in two to three sentences. 2.What material does your book contain that may have caused it to be banned? 3.Do the themes of your novel outweigh the controversial material? 4.What age range would you say your book appropriate for? 5.Should your book be taught in the classroom or be available in the school library? Do you recommend your book be banned or censored in any way? Spend five to eight minutes writing your responses to these questions in your notes, then five minutes discussing your answers with your partner.