Wed. 10.21

1.Do Now: Write definitions in the BACK of your notebook. Title the last page VOCAB

a. Suppress (verb) – a. to put down by authority or force. b. to keep from public knowledge, to keep secret
The government in V for Vendetta tried to suppress the truth about Larkhill Detention Center.

b. Censorship (noun) - the suppression of something regarded as objectionable
Some people regard censorship as a violation of the first amendment; others view it to be protecting the public from harm.

2. Read article about banned children's book.
“A Visit to Cuba” Controversy
Create two columns in your notebook. Once column is titled Reasons to ban “A Visit to Cuba”. The other column is titled, Reasons not to ban “A Visit to Cuba”.
Think of at least three reasons each side would argue.

HW: “A Visit to Cuba” Controversy
1. Do you think “A Visit to Cuba” should be banned? Why or why not? Explain your answer in at least ½ page.
2. Complete a Word Profile for “suppress”. Use the definition and sentence from your Do Now.