Noni and the Book Ban
Noni and the Book Ban
Noni and the Book Ban
Noni and the Book Ban
Noni and the Book Ban
Noni and the Book Ban
Noni and the Book Ban
Realistic (fiction), 1,086 words, Level S (Grade 3), Lexile 750L
Multilevel Book also available in levels V and Y
When the Sergeant Rotten Teeth series disappears from the school library, school newspaper reporter Noni takes it upon herself to consider freedom of speech and how it should impact the decision to restore or permanently remove the series. Noni and the Book Ban invites students to consider the implications of free speech through a relatable and entertaining text. The book can also be used to practice analyzing characters and retelling. The book and lesson are also available for levels V and Y.
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Lesson Resources
Story Words
ban, cause, column, committee, decisive, issues, protest, quotes, right
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Teach the Objectives
Reading Strategy
Retell to understand text
Comprehension
Analyze Character : Analyze characters
Grammar and Mechanics
Quotation Marks : Recognize and use quotation marks
Word Work
Compound Words : Identify and use compound words
Think, Collaborate, Discuss
Promote higher-order thinking for small groups
or whole class
