Sunday, October 25, 2009
censorship
I think Harry Potter being banned from schools is a touchy subject and one that doesn’t have a fair resolution. There are several reasons I can understand why parents wouldn’t want their kids reading these books but they are such popular books that I believe every child should be exposed to just because they are so well known. I think they should be available in the classroom for more than just D.E.A.R. time. Teachers should be able to use this book in their curriculum, not to teach witchcraft but to teach good literature. These are books that spark children’s imaginations and could even get kids who hate to read hooked on the entire series. They are books that should be used to help kids learn to enjoy reading. However, teachers should make it clear and have a discussion with the class that witchcraft is not real and that the things that happen in the books cannot happen in real life. I would definitely use these books as part of my instruction because I believe these are books every kid should have exposure to because of how popular they are. It would be unfair for a kid not to get to experience Harry Potter.
No Censors
I can see where people would get mad, its a book on witch craft, and it goes outside the norm of what people want in their everyday life. Yet, you must think, what about the people who like their imagination, why do they have to be quiet. Censorship is illegal, and our constitution says we have the freedom of speech. Harry Potter is a form of speech that should not be interpreted as a mind washing tactic. The article even says it feels HP was written in fun and not for devilish purposes. people just want to find an outlet to blame on why their kids think differently. I would definitely use it in my classroom, sure some parents would be mad, but it explores a new type of writing, it shows a new form of lifestyle that many kids only get to dream about.
Censorship and Harry Potter
While growing up as a kid these books were banned from my house and I was not allowed to check them out at the library. This is the first book that I have read about Harry Potter. I just recently watched the movies about a year ago. I do not see what all the fuss was/is about.
I can understand where some people might consider this witchcraft and sorcery but how is this going to make children into witch's? Like the article said "they won't turn children into the devils disciples."
From reading this book now, as an adult, I wish I would have been able to read them as a child. I think they spark an imagination and help children want to read. Children should be allowed to read a variety of things and not just things that adults seem fit. I am sure that there are some cases where children do things from books because they read them but like the article says that if these books are really hurting our society than that means criminals read these books and got their ideas from banned books. There is no connection to this at all and I think it is pretty ridiculous that some people can make these claims.
Our country is trying to ban books because of their content but they are not trying to get kids to stop watching violent T.V shows or movies. Kids and young adults get more from the T.V/movies than they do books these days because they simply just do not read.
I disagree with the banning of the Potter series. I think these books are a great way to get kids interested in reading in a time where most hardly ever pick up a book unless their told. I would use this in my classroom and I would handle any problems that arose as they came. I would first ask parents how they feel about their kids reading it and I would respect their opinions/reasons and make sure their children did not read them. If I had kids that could not read them I would not assign it to the class or do activities with them because I would not want to leave anyone out. I think it would be just best to have it on the class book shelf for kids to take home or read for Accelerated reader and other programs. I think the benefits it would have for a lot of kids would be the imagination that came along with it.
I can understand where some people might consider this witchcraft and sorcery but how is this going to make children into witch's? Like the article said "they won't turn children into the devils disciples."
From reading this book now, as an adult, I wish I would have been able to read them as a child. I think they spark an imagination and help children want to read. Children should be allowed to read a variety of things and not just things that adults seem fit. I am sure that there are some cases where children do things from books because they read them but like the article says that if these books are really hurting our society than that means criminals read these books and got their ideas from banned books. There is no connection to this at all and I think it is pretty ridiculous that some people can make these claims.
Our country is trying to ban books because of their content but they are not trying to get kids to stop watching violent T.V shows or movies. Kids and young adults get more from the T.V/movies than they do books these days because they simply just do not read.
I disagree with the banning of the Potter series. I think these books are a great way to get kids interested in reading in a time where most hardly ever pick up a book unless their told. I would use this in my classroom and I would handle any problems that arose as they came. I would first ask parents how they feel about their kids reading it and I would respect their opinions/reasons and make sure their children did not read them. If I had kids that could not read them I would not assign it to the class or do activities with them because I would not want to leave anyone out. I think it would be just best to have it on the class book shelf for kids to take home or read for Accelerated reader and other programs. I think the benefits it would have for a lot of kids would be the imagination that came along with it.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Censorship
Books are an expression for the writters. They are what they feel and want to convey to the world. JK Rowling is an excellent example of a writer who had the courage to put out many books that are daring and amazing. Banning this book would be an injustice to students because it allows their creative talents to flow and develop. Censorship of any book is an injustice to students because allowing them to read things that are out of the ordinary and different benefit the way they learn. Harry Potter is based in a fantasy world that allows the mind to wander and creates a sanctuary for some children to come to when they are reading the book. I firmly belive that censorship is a disadvantage because it restricts the view points of authors.
Friday, October 23, 2009
To ban or not to ban....
Harry Potter is an excellent example of a high fantasy genre. It is important to expose children to many different types of fiction and allow them to develop their own opinions of the story. I feel like as long as you do not try to expose them to material that is either too serious or mature for their age or grade level there is no reason that it should be restricted.
J.K. Rowling's fantastical story is very well written. It has many aspects that could be used for instructional purposes, but also is a good pick for a reading circle. This is a story that is going to keep the attention of the children, and maybe get some of the struggling readers more interested in reading.
Some of the reasons Harry Potter was banned was because some themes of the story go against peoples religious beliefs. They didn't want tales of witchcraft and dark magic being told to their children. Their fear is that this will create the potential for their children to stray away from the beliefs they have been taught to follow. While I can understand that parents want to protect their children from ideas that they consider to be bad, I do not think that reading a book like Harry Potter is really all that bad. Many other children's stories include ideas similar to those in Harry Potter, so why is Harry Potter different from these other stories? My belief is that this story gained such popularity because of it's awesomeness and that it was this near instant popularity that caused the uproar. It needs to be realized that this popularity was because of Rowling's writing ability and the adventure. So many students would be able to dive into this story. So I believe that Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone, and all of the other Harry Potter stories, should be allowed in the classroom, as long as the children are old enough to appreciate the story and occational dark themes.
J.K. Rowling's fantastical story is very well written. It has many aspects that could be used for instructional purposes, but also is a good pick for a reading circle. This is a story that is going to keep the attention of the children, and maybe get some of the struggling readers more interested in reading.
Some of the reasons Harry Potter was banned was because some themes of the story go against peoples religious beliefs. They didn't want tales of witchcraft and dark magic being told to their children. Their fear is that this will create the potential for their children to stray away from the beliefs they have been taught to follow. While I can understand that parents want to protect their children from ideas that they consider to be bad, I do not think that reading a book like Harry Potter is really all that bad. Many other children's stories include ideas similar to those in Harry Potter, so why is Harry Potter different from these other stories? My belief is that this story gained such popularity because of it's awesomeness and that it was this near instant popularity that caused the uproar. It needs to be realized that this popularity was because of Rowling's writing ability and the adventure. So many students would be able to dive into this story. So I believe that Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's stone, and all of the other Harry Potter stories, should be allowed in the classroom, as long as the children are old enough to appreciate the story and occational dark themes.
Asignment 6.Cameron Kluttz
I do not think the Harry Potter books should be banned from schools. Although these books have been talked about being banned, we all have to remember that all of these books have broken numerous records of books sold for both children and adults.
In many book protests or bannings, people state that these books corrupt not only the souls of children but also the American society, I find that statement ridiculous. If these books corrupted children or even adults who read these books then there would be a trend in the people reading the books and the corruption occurring.
I would personally use these books in a middle school classroom because not only does it show imagination, it also shows creativity in what authors can write. Although these books have known to be Anti-Christ and “witch” related, we have to remember that everything that we read or even do will somehow be controversial to some people. This is a perfect example of freedom of speech, J.K. Rowling wrote an amazing book that hit high charts but people still disagree with her writings. I would be happy to use such a wonderful book and great author in my classroom. Everyone I know falls in love with these books from the first page of the very first book. Harry Potter books have been a great series from young children and adults to become attached too. There have been no trends in corruption from these book, only creativity. I really enjoyed reading these books and would be more than happy to bring them to my classroom.
In many book protests or bannings, people state that these books corrupt not only the souls of children but also the American society, I find that statement ridiculous. If these books corrupted children or even adults who read these books then there would be a trend in the people reading the books and the corruption occurring.
I would personally use these books in a middle school classroom because not only does it show imagination, it also shows creativity in what authors can write. Although these books have known to be Anti-Christ and “witch” related, we have to remember that everything that we read or even do will somehow be controversial to some people. This is a perfect example of freedom of speech, J.K. Rowling wrote an amazing book that hit high charts but people still disagree with her writings. I would be happy to use such a wonderful book and great author in my classroom. Everyone I know falls in love with these books from the first page of the very first book. Harry Potter books have been a great series from young children and adults to become attached too. There have been no trends in corruption from these book, only creativity. I really enjoyed reading these books and would be more than happy to bring them to my classroom.
Assignment.6 Chelsea Bussey
The Harry Potter is a fictional character in a fantasy series written by J.K. Rowling. He parents were killed by an evil wizard when he was one. At first he did not know he was a wizard and lives with his mean relatives. Around his 11th birthday, Harry leaves and attends Howarts School of Magic and Wizardry. He makes many friends including Hermione and Ron and a few enemies. Harry also learns how Lord Voldemort killed his parents and tried to kill him and also left him with a lighting bolt scar on his forehead. Voldemort tries to steal the Philosopher's stone, bu Harry saves the day.
I agree that Harry Pottery should be read in school. I would definitely have it as part of my instruction because it is a very well written fantasy series, and children love it. Having Harry Potter in my class would represent any usual problem. Someone always wants to start a problem, like the guy who tried to sue the government over saying "under God" in the pledge of allegiance. Having the children interested in reading is just one of the many pluses with the book.
Censorship can be a good thing, especially in a subject is too mature, but it usually is not. Many people try to get things banned for attention or fanatical reasons. Why would anyone want to stop a child from reading something they could understand ad makes them happy?
I agree that Harry Pottery should be read in school. I would definitely have it as part of my instruction because it is a very well written fantasy series, and children love it. Having Harry Potter in my class would represent any usual problem. Someone always wants to start a problem, like the guy who tried to sue the government over saying "under God" in the pledge of allegiance. Having the children interested in reading is just one of the many pluses with the book.
Censorship can be a good thing, especially in a subject is too mature, but it usually is not. Many people try to get things banned for attention or fanatical reasons. Why would anyone want to stop a child from reading something they could understand ad makes them happy?
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