Do you agree/disagree that the book should be available in the classroom?
With out a doubt, yes! This book has no foul language, no inappropriate jargen as far as I am concerned, and can be read by just about everyone. There are morals throughout the book and the language is appropriate. So what is the deal with parents not wanting their children to read it? This book is classic as far as the battle between good and evil. In the end, good kicks evils ()...Also this book is written very well. The characters are dynamic, the plot is unlike many good books I have read which makes it unique and interesting, and personaly it is an enjoyable read.
Would you use it as part of your instruction? Why or why not? What problems would it present? What benefits would it offer?
First I would probably try to find out if any parent had a problem with Harry Potter. If every thing was hunky dorry then YES! It is a wonderful book with twists and turns. I want students to ENJOY reading and to be ENGAGED AND EXCITED. There is a reason Harry Potter is so popular and I see no reason why it shouldn't be used in the classroom.
Write and post a detailed reflection about the book and the issue of censorship. Be sure to include the information your read from the web sites to support your reflection; think about how you might handle a censorship question raised in your classroom.
When I read this book after I have alerady watched the movie I still felt my self get excited when Harry saw his parents in the mirror and it felt like the pages took me with them. I feel like this is the kind of book (all of the Harry Potter books probably) that children can find out what reading is really all about. When I look at my students and say,"Don't you love to read? It is like you are really in the book!" I want them to know what that really is. When they read this book they can. It should not be taken off the bookshelves. Let it be!
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