The Freedom To ReadKarrie Chatman

The Problem Banning Books Explicit Religious Violence

Parents Make sure they teens learn the right

things. Feel they she have an input of their teen

education.

Teachers Religion may go against what they

actually believe. Feel that certain things teaches them

about life. Helps student advance in school.

Mediation Library have separate sections for

certain grade levels. Teachers, parents, and students come to

an agreement on books chosen to be taught in class.

Work Cited Shakespeare. "Romeo and Juliet Commentary -

Act V." Romeo and Juliet Act V. Commentary at Absolute Shakespeare. Absolute Shakespeare, 2005. Web. 05 Nov. 2012.

Thompson, Lysha R. "Don't Read That: Censorship of Young Adult Literature in the 21st Century." Don't Read That: Censorship of Young Adult Literature in the 21st Century. James C. Kirkpatrick Library, 01 Feb. 2012. Web. 05 Nov. 2012.

Oprah. "J.K. Rowling Talks About Her Critics - Oprah.com." Oprah.com. Harpo Studio, 01 Oct. 2010. Web. 05 Nov. 2012.

Radcliffe. "Banned and Challenged Classics." American Library Association. Office for Intellectual Freedom, n.d. Web. 05 Nov. 2012.

Rubric  Excellent Good Fair Needs 

WorkContext        Purpose: perceptive definition of central question, visual & verbal; scope is narrow, question consistent throughout

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Substance        Development: sufficient summary & insight; slides focused & yet fully developed; mix of verbal & visual information

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Sources: appropriate for topic, pertinent in placement, and accurately cited; quotations & data introduced correctly

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Organization        Thesis: a thesis, early or late, that clearly states both sides of question & its mediation

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Introduction and Conclusion: overview of organization given at the beginning; conclusion sums up key points

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Relationship: relationship of ideas clear; coherent; visual cues guide us through presentation

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Style        Visual Style: clear & to-the-point text on-screen; same for data on-screen; the verbal component fits the visual

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Verbal & Sonic elements: engaging presence, name given, neither too colloquial nor too formal; no mumbling; any other use of sound (music, video) fitting

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Conventions & Correctness free from data errors free from word errors (SP, etc.)

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Response Team        

Response: Questions in class & written responses demonstrate understanding; response helps enhance presentation (rated “Excellent,” “Good,” or “Fair.”)

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Name & Section : Chatman, VC

Teacher’s ResponseOverall Comments: A better job on your topic than you managed on paper, this

presentation still suffers some of the same lack of clarity. For instance,

your slide “Teachers” has the following hard-to-understand statement (alos

grammatically incorrect): “ Feel that certain things teaches them about

life.” Granted, you clarified the point somewhat, w/ what you had to say

(that’s the presenter’s job, after all), but my notes include a few

question marks at that point. So too, as I pointed out in class, your

opening “Problem” slide presents its text illogically, putting the three

reasons for banning at the same level as the banning itself. Then too, the

mediation assumes cooperation with the parents, when earlier you argued

parents are the ones calling for books to be banned. On the other hand,

your visuals were effective & your voice & presence got your points across

clearly. You handled questions well too. B

Student’s ResponseMeghan O’Donnell, Zach Dahl, Evan Kroeger Section VC In Class Response Response for Karrie Chatman Clarity: “Her topic was well-supported and clear. The content talked and presented on was relevant and useful to her mediation.” (Kroeger) Structure: “Her structure was good because it gave some background information on the problem then focused on the two groups of people that had a problem. Her mediation then followed.” (O’Donnell) “She had a good structure. She brought up the problem, raised both sides of the argument, and then presented a middle ground.” (Kroeger) “Her powerpoint didn’t have great structure, but it did flow well.” (Dahl) Details: “Karrie’s color scheme was easy to look at and follow. She was a comfortable speaker. (Dahl) “I liked her personal example and also the specific book examples that were banned. It added to her presentation and how it actually is an issue in Chicago. I was confused though because at first it sounded like both teachers and parents wanted books banned but she talked about ideas from both groups.” (O’Donnell) Sonic Elements: “She was loud and spoke clearly.” (Dahl) “She spoke a little too quietly, but she had a good speed of speech.” (Kroeger) “She used the word um a lot but she spoke loudly enough so everyone could hear her.” (O’Donnell) Visual Elements: “Her powerpoint was well-designed, and she had good-looking slides. Her graphics were relevant.” (Kroeger) “Her color scheme was easy on the eyes and there was nothing too distracting on her slides.” (O’Donnell) A fine, thorough job, showing sensitive collaboration among the team members. Plusses for everyone.