In this project we had to pick a book that has been banned or challenged for the context in being controversial or inappropriate in book. The book I picked was the Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. It was banned mostly for the vulgar language use throughout the whole book. Other reasons are there is talk of sex and one or two scenes with a prostitute. The main character Holden Caulfield, for the majority of the book is intoxicated and continuously is underage smoking.
Reflection:
I enjoyed this project and reading my book. Reading is not really my strong suit but this book I feel like me actually liking my book helped me get through this project. If I didn't it would have made things very interesting. If I was able to go back and re-do something in this project it would most likely be to get better critique from my peers and teacher. I was having trouble with the journals we were writing and I should have gotten help or asked how I could improve. Overall I think I didn't do a bad job but I could have explained my ideas farther.
Another part of this project was to create a short video talking about our book. We share why our book was banned and a little bit about the story. For me I was not fond of making a video. I don't like to show my face and talk in front of a camera. Even though it is not the best video, I am proud of the work and of myself for not chocking on film.
In this project I feel I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and went passed my limits. If was to grade myself I would give myself an A or B+. Even if that is not the grade I get I glad that I was able to bring my reading performance up.
I enjoyed this project and reading my book. Reading is not really my strong suit but this book I feel like me actually liking my book helped me get through this project. If I didn't it would have made things very interesting. If I was able to go back and re-do something in this project it would most likely be to get better critique from my peers and teacher. I was having trouble with the journals we were writing and I should have gotten help or asked how I could improve. Overall I think I didn't do a bad job but I could have explained my ideas farther.
Another part of this project was to create a short video talking about our book. We share why our book was banned and a little bit about the story. For me I was not fond of making a video. I don't like to show my face and talk in front of a camera. Even though it is not the best video, I am proud of the work and of myself for not chocking on film.
In this project I feel I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and went passed my limits. If was to grade myself I would give myself an A or B+. Even if that is not the grade I get I glad that I was able to bring my reading performance up.