George Santayana is credited with saying "Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it." Combatting the recent wave of book bans requires citizens to have a full understanding of the fact that book bans have predictable motives and follow common patterns. They also have consistent outcomes. Lesson 1 Introduces students to the Anatomy of a Book Ban and helps them to recognize one when they see it. The ultimate goal is to prevent book bans before they cause any harm. Freedom of Expression is a critical human right and this lesson emphasizes the connection between the documented human right and our everyday lives.
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The History of Book Banning in America: Lesson 1 "Anatomy of a Book Ban"
Lesson 1 includes links to a full 15-minute content lesson video and 4 "shorts" that supplement the lesson. The following items are included in the electronic file:
- Teacher lesson plans
- Alignment to national standards
- Student materials
- Differentiation strategies
- Suggestions for use as a substitute or online learning plan
- Formative and Summative Assessments