Share your opinion on censorship
Create a poster and short speech expressing your opinion about censorship; research simple examples, write reasons, and discuss respectfully with classmates or family.
Step-by-step guide to share your opinion on censorship
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Step 1
Gather all Materials Needed and put them on a clear table.
Step 2
Choose one clear opinion about censorship to share.
Step 3
Find two simple real-life examples of censorship using a book or a safe website.
Step 4
Write each example on its own sticky note with a short label.
Step 5
Write three short reasons for your opinion on separate index cards or sticky notes.
Step 6
Arrange your three reason notes in the order you will share them.
Step 7
Draw a simple map of your poster showing where the title examples and reasons will go.
Step 8
Write a big clear title at the top of your poster that states your opinion.
Step 9
Stick your two example sticky notes onto the poster in the examples area.
Step 10
Glue or tape your three reason notes onto the poster in the order you chose.
Step 11
Add drawings symbols or color to make the poster eye catching.
Step 12
Write a short one minute speech using your title examples and reasons on a sheet of paper.
Step 13
Practice saying your short speech aloud two times.
Step 14
Present your poster and give your short speech to a classmate or family member.
Step 15
Share a photo of your finished poster and a short note about your opinion on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we don't have sticky notes, index cards, poster board, or glue?
Cut plain printer paper into small squares for sticky notes, fold or staple sheets for index cards, use a flattened cereal box or large construction paper instead of poster board, and attach notes with clear tape or a glue stick.
I'm having trouble finding two simple real-life examples of censorship—what should I do?
Look in your school library or on kid-safe 'banned books' lists, ask a librarian or teacher for an example, or pick everyday examples like a book with pages removed or a TV show edited for language and write each on its own sticky note as step 4 directs.
How can this activity be changed for younger or older kids?
For younger children, use one clear example and one drawn reason with a 20–30 second practiced sentence instead of three reasons and a one-minute speech, while older students can research more examples online, add a brief counterargument on another card, and make a more detailed poster map.
How can we extend or personalize the poster activity to make it stronger?
Add a small 'counterpoint' index card near your title, tape printed source citations or a QR code next to each example, record and play your one-minute speech during the presentation, and personalize the poster with symbols or a color code for each reason.
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Facts about civics and media literacy for kids
🗣️ In the U.S., the First Amendment protects most speech, but some kinds (like true threats or libel) aren't protected.
📚 Many classic books like "1984" and "To Kill a Mockingbird" have been frequently challenged or removed from school libraries.
🤝 Respectful discussion and active listening are powerful ways to share opinions without silencing others.
🏛️ The word "censor" comes from a Roman official called the "censor" who checked public morals.
🌐 Today, social media platforms and search engines use rules and algorithms that can hide or remove content — a modern form of censorship.
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