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Quote "You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them." - Ray Bradbury   Discuss the meaning of the quote, screenshot, and picture. What are some similarities between the three? What critique do they make about our society?
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Most cultures have "rites of passage" which mark the transition from an adolescent to an adult. What are some "rites of passage" in our culture? Do you think these experiences help us "come of age"? How long do you think "growing up" takes?
 Analyze the artwork above (The Mysterious Bird [1917], Charles Burchfield). What do you notice? How do the foreground and the background of the painting juxtapose (contrast) one another? What kind of mood does each create?
 What do the sun and summer often represent in works of fiction? Why do you think we have these associations? What are some songs that talk about summer and/or sun? Do these tend to be happy or sad songs?
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“What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.” - Salmon Rushdie Journal Prompt Next week is Banned Books Week. What are some books you think may have been banned or challenged in schools or libraries? Do you think books should be banned? Why or why not? Do you think everyone should receive a participation award for every competition of event, regardless of skill level? Why or why not? What are the advantages or disadvantages?
What are your physical and mental strengths? How would you feel if you were forced to stop using your strengths? Why? Take a quick look at this article for a scientific approach to some of the traits that separate humans from other animals, and then respond to the following questions.
What are some physical/biological characteristics that distinguish humans from other animals? Do you think there are any other distinctions not covered in the article? How would you define what it means to be human? Respond to the following prompts:
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