Annotated bibliography for The Crucible

The annotated bibliography assignment for The Crucible is due on Monday, October 27. Use the comments on this blog post to recommend sources. Be sure to describe the source and give a reason why you found it helpful for this assignment. Links may be provided as well.

Remember - when you complete your own assignment, you should have a variety of sources and knowledge represented. If you select a source from this list, it must be one that fills a gap in your understanding, not just a source that is available and will help you finish the task.

Banned Books Week

Last week was Banned Books Week. Check out the link to learn about the event. Click on "Censorship" to find out about some familiar books and why they have been censored.

Two of our columnists wrote about Banned Books Week. Frank Bruni's article, "The Wilds of Education," addresses the issue and links up to another article, "Highland Park ISD Suspends Seven Books After Parents Protest Their Content." Jenee Osterheldt also discusses her experiences with reading banned literature and lists the top banned books of 2013 in "Banned Books are Some of the Best."

Follow some of these links to familiarize yourself with some of the titles that have been banned. Consider the reasons for banning these books to prepare for Socratic Seminar on Wednesday.

In the comments identify at least one banned book that you have read, and share your opinions on the banning of this book.