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Episode 30 — Censorship and Your Freedom to Read
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| Grades | 6 – 12 |
| Podcast Series | Text Messages: Recommendations for Adolescent Readers See all episodes in this series iTunes Subscription  |
| Duration | 23:03 |
| Original Air Date | Published September 07, 2010 |
Music in this podcast is courtesy of Scott Andrew. |
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Lesson Plans
Grades 3 – 10 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson
A Case for Reading - Examining Challenged and Banned Books
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.
Calendar Activities
Grades 7 – 12 | Calendar Activity | September 22
Get ready to celebrate Banned Books Week!
Students brainstorm reasons why certain books might have been banned and discuss common reasons why books are challenged.