A critical response should:

Ø  express ideas

Ø  explain meaning of Banned Books Week

Ø  use a personal voice

Ø  analyze - ex. teacher's style, discussion techniques

Ø  use quotes

Ø  deal with personal issues

Ø  make connections

Ø  form personal opinions

Ø  prove opinion

Your response shows an extensive understanding of Banned Book Week by:

Ø  exploring key ideas that are important to you and ones that are suggested in the discussion

Ø  using examples from the discussion to explain your thoughts

Ø  using experiences from your own life

Ø  connecting the discussion to your own beliefs

Ø  noting impressions about people and life in general