Library Handbook - Frontier School Division

CHECKLIST FOR REVIEW COMMITTEE’S RECONSIDERATION OF
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL—FICTION AND OTHER LITERARY FORMS
Title ___________________________________________________________________
Author _________________________________________________________________
A Purpose
1. What is the purpose, theme or message of the material? How well does the
author/producer/composer accomplish this purpose?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
2. What age group is the work intended for ______?
Do you feel that this age group is appropriate? ________ Yes _______ No
If no, please indicate which age group you would recommend __________
3. If the story is fantasy, is it the type that has imaginative appeal and is suitable for the
intended audience? ______ Yes _______ No
4. Will the reading and/or viewing and/or listening to material result in more
compassionate understanding of human beings? ______ Yes _______ No
5. Does it offer an opportunity to better understand and appreciate the aspirations,
achievements, and problems of various minority groups?
______ Yes _______ No
6. Are any questionable elements of the story an integral part of a worthwhile theme or
message? ______ Yes _______ No
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