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Censored Language Study Ponder the reason(s) or ways in which the book you read has been or may be challenged or censored. Argue for or against challenging or censoring the book. Answer the question: Why it is or isn't a threat to readers? Rubric Code: J2XBCB9 By mlpeiskee Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Project Grade Levels: 9-12

Option #11 Censored
	Poor 16 pts	Fair 20 pts	Good 23 pts	Excellent 25 pts
Reasons for Censor	Poor Very brief summary of why the book may be challenged by the community and considered for censorship. May be ineffective in their explanation.	Fair Reasonably detailed summary why the book may be challenged by the community and considered for censorship. The explanation is reasonably effective.	Good Well detailed account, more than a summary, of why the book may be challenged by the community and considered for censorship.	Excellent Well detailed account, more than a summary, why the book may be challenged by the community and considered for censorship. Demonstrates deep understanding of the controversial nature of the book.
Argument	Poor Student does not effectively argue for or against censorship.	Fair Student gives a very matter-of-fact analysis of both sides, but does not take a stand for one side.	Good Student is able to engage in an interesting argument for or against censoring the book.	Excellent Student is able to engage in an interesting argument for or against censoring the book, and also addresses the counter argument.
Answer	Poor The student does not adequately answer the question: Why it is or isn't a threat to readers?	Fair The student tries, however ineffectually, to answer the question: Why it is or isn't a threat to readers?	Good The student adequately answers the question: Why it is or isn't a threat to readers?	Excellent The student is able to engage in a interesting moral debate when answering the question: Why it is or isn't a threat to readers?
Conventions	Poor Many errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or capitalization. May make comprehension difficult, but not unreadable.	Fair Several errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or capitalization. However, these errors do little to impede readability.	Good A few errors in spelling, punctuation, and/or capitalization. The errors do not impede readability.	Excellent Relatively no errors.