mod_2_eng_170_check_understanding.rtf

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This paper was prepared for [INSERT COURSE NAME], [INSERT COURSE ASSIGNMENT] taught by [INSERT INSTRUCTOR’S NAME].

Directions: For this assignment, you will read and analyze an essay from your textbook and respond to a series of questions. Please choose between the following two essays:

  • “The Myth of Book Censoring Within the American Education System” by Kiley Strong (pp. 641-643)
  • “Censorship of Books for Public High Schools: When Necessary, When Not” by Gaby Caceres (pp. 644-648)

Once you have picked an essay to read from the list above, please complete the following:

  • Summarize the author’s essay and the author’s main argument.

What support does the author provide to defend his/her argument?

In your opinion, does the author present a strong argument? Please explain why or why not.

As with any writing assignment, you must provide strong responses to each question. One sentence does not constitute a strong response. Also, you should supply examples from the essay to help support your responses.