Write an argumentative essay in which you defend a controversial, challenged, or banned book.1. Find a childrens or young adult book to defend. I recommend reviewing the ALAs Banned Books for lists of recently banned and challenged books.
2. Write an argumentative essay in which you defend the book.
3. Be sure to include your rationale for the books benefits to the reader or to the educational process.
4. Document all primary source quotes or information.
5. Secondary sources are not required, but be sure to document any outside sources with both in- text citations and a works cited page.
6. Essay needs to be between 750 to 1000 words.
7. Use MLA formatting for the essay, in-text citations and Works Cited page.