Banned or Not?

Banned or not?

• Banned

• Not Banned

Answer explanation

Banned for promoting witchcraft, wizardry, and magic which some religious groups view as occult practices.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.SL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.2

Banned or not?

• Banned

• Not Banned

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Banned or not?

• Banned

• Not Banned

Answer explanation

Banned for its depiction of rebellious behavior and psychological elements that some parents and educators find frightening or inappropriate for young readers..

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

Banned or not?

• Banned

• Not Banned

Answer explanation

Banned for its environmental message, which some view as an anti-industry stance that could discourage economic development.

AKA they don't want you to care about the environment because it discourages consumerism.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

Banned or not?

• Banned

• Not Banned

Answer explanation

Banned for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes,

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.9-10.4

Banned or not?

• Banned

• Not Banned

Answer explanation

While The Hungry Hungry Caterpillar was not banned, The Giving Tree was for promoting selfishness and co-dependency

Banned or not?

• Banned

• Not Banned

Answer explanation

Banned for its toilet humor, language, and perceived disrespect for authority figures, which some believe encourage inappropriate behavior in children.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.SL.9-10.1

Banned or not?

• Banned

• Not Banned

Answer explanation

Banned for its themes of dystopia, euthanasia, and infanticide, which some find too dark or complex for young readers.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Banned or not?

• Banned

• Not Banned

Answer explanation

• Banned for its discussion of police brutality, racism, and use of strong language, as well as its exploration of the Black Lives Matter movement.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

Banned or not?

• Banned

• Not Banned

Answer explanation

• While not frequently banned, it has been challenged for its portrayal of racism, violence, and the use of racial slurs, which some find inappropriate for young readers despite its educational value in discussing historical events and racial issues.

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CCSS.SL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8