Banned Books Webquest

 

Stefani Bleier                                                                 Kathleen Vikos

ELA Coach                                                                       Librarian

sbleier@schools.nyc.gov                                kvikos@schools.nyc.gov

 

Learning Target:  We can play the role of a Public Policy Analysts to construct a Google Slide Deck on Book Banning in the US.

 

Task: 

You and your team have just taken an internship at the NY Public Policy office.    Your first task is to research the issue of book censorship in NYC schools.  First, you and your group will research both sides of the Book Banning issue and NYCDOE library policy to prepare for your PPA.  Next, you will go through the PPA steps to come up with the most viable solution to present to your new employers.  You will present your findings through the construction of a Google Slide presentation.

 

We have designed worksheets to ensure that you have the correct information on each slide. How you present the information is entirely up to you and your group, but pay close attention to the rubric to ensure that you and your group earn a 4.  Use the model slide deck on Bullying as your guide.  Each step should be made into one slide. 

 

Process:

1)          Define the problem

a)   Read the following text from Opposing Viewpoints then summarize the reasons why books are challenged in libraries and bookstores.

b)   https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/PC3010999101/OVIC?u=nysl_me_queensb&sid=bookmark-OVIC&xid=998c40e7

c)   Complete the form

d)   Transfer the information to the slide

2)         Gather the evidence

a)   Take notes; how are comics affected by book bans?

b)   https://cbldf.org/resources/banned-books-week/

c)   Complete the form

d)   Transfer the information to the slide

3)         Evaluate the existing policy

a)   The New York City School Library System adopts the “Library Bill of Rights” as expressed and interpreted by the American Association of School Librarians in Access to Resources and Services in the School Library:  An Interpretation of the LIBRARY BILL OF RIGHTS

b)   Complete the worksheet, do you think the ALA’s Bill of Rights is comprehensive, or do you think they should add other ideas?

c)   Transfer the information to the slide

4)         Develop solutions

a) You and your team need to come up with 3 reasonable and realistic solutions to solve the problem. Think:  Is this doable?  How do you know?  What problems might arise from this solution? Is there a better solution to this problem?

b) Complete the organizer

c) Transfer the information to the slide

5)         Select the best solution

a) Complete the organizer

b) Place your solutions in the chart

c) Explain why you made the decisions that you did

d) Select the best solution to the problem using logic and reasoning

e) Transfer the information to the slide

6)         Select the best solution

a) Complete the organizer

b) Place your solutions in the chart

c) Explain why you made the decisions that you did

d) Select the best solution to the problem using logic and reasoning

e) Transfer the information to the slide

7)         Reflection (Individually, post a video on Flipgrid reflecting upon the following questions)

a) What did you learn?

b) What worked well?  Why? 

c) What challenged you?  How did you and your team work through the problem?

d) What did you learn about yourself as a researcher? 

e) What changes do you think we should make next time?

f) How have your feelings changed about books and reading? Explain

8)         Cite your sources! Use EasyBib, cut and paste the website from steps 1-3 and hit “create manual citation.”

 

Evaluation Rubric:

Google Slides Rubric

 

Does Not Meet

Partially Meets

Meets

Exceeds

1 pts

2 pts

3 pts

4 pts

Presentation

The slides are not easy to read. The amount of text is too great for the space provided. There is little use of graphics or effects.

2-3 slides are easy to read. Amount of text is too great for the amount of space provided. Less than half the slides have graphics or effects

3-4 slides are attractive. Text is easy to read. Half of the slides use graphics to enhance presentation.

All slides are attractive. Text is easy to read. More than half of the slides use graphics to enhance presentation.

/Graphics

Neatness and Organization

The slide formatting and organization can be confusing to observers. Spreadsheet information is not readable.

The slide is somewhat organized. Readability needs improvement, as there is great difficulty in interpreting information.

The slide has attractive formatting and is somewhat organized. Data can be read and interpreted, but with some difficulty.

The slide has exceptional formatting and the information is well organized. It's easy to read.

Grammar

There are many (more than 4) grammar or mechanical errors in the presentation.

There are less than 4 grammatical errors in the presentation.

There are less than 2 grammatical errors in the presentation.

Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the presentation. There are no grammatical errors

Content

Information is not accurate and does not follow the project requirements. Information is not paraphrased. Students struggle with understanding the content.

Some information is accurate and follows some project requirements. Information may be paraphrased. Students demonstrate some understanding of content.

Most information is accurate and follows most project requirements. Information is paraphrased. Students demonstrate an understanding of content.

All information is accurate and follows all project requirements. Information is paraphrased. Students demonstrate strong understanding of content.

 

Standards:

Next Generation Learning Standards 6-8

R1: Cite textual evidence to support an analysis of what the text says explicitly/implicitly and make logical inferences.

R2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is developed by key supporting details over the course of a text; summarize a text

W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

 

American Association of School Librarians Standards

1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.
1.1.5 Evaluate information found in selected sources on the basis of accuracy, validity, appropriateness for needs, importance, and social and cultural context.

1.2.2 Demonstrate confidence and self-direction by making independent choices in the selection of resources and information