Should we be studying To Kill a Mockingbird in Canadian schools? Why or why not? This question will be the focus of the class debate.
You will need to find answers for both sides of the argument. We have put some links below to help guide you in your research. We would like you to go to the databases FIRST (choose Global Issues in Context) as there are many sources there that cannot be found on the web.
When using Google, keep in mind the source of the sites. Try and choose sites that just report the facts and have less bias. Also, try and choose sites that are from reputable sources, such as news articles from well known and respected news agencies. If you find other websites that would be helpful please let Ms. M know and she will add it to the list.
News articles:
PBS News Hour: “To Kill a Mockingbird Remains Among Top Banned Classic Novels”
The Star: “Why To Kill a Mockingbird Still Belongs in Canadian Schools – Despite its Flaws”
History: “Why To Kill a Mockingbird Keeps Getting Banned”
TIME : “People Are Not Happy That This School District Banned Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird
Washington Post: “The Ironic, Enduring Legacy of Banning To Kill a Mockingbird for Racist Language”
New York Times: “To Kill a Mockingbird Returns to Mississippi School’s Reading List After Outcry”
The Guardian: “To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Taken off Mississippi School Reading List”