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Literature: should Roald Dahl be censored?

From Matilda to The BFG, Roald Dahl's books have been popular for over 70 years and are still read by millions of people around the world.

Published 09 June 2023

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Recently, some people have suggested that some of the language in his books should be changed to remove any potentially offensive content.

Use this one-hour Headline lesson to help your students:

  • Use logical reasoning to analyse the problem of literature censorship
  • Explore examples of literature censorship in the news
  • Decide whether Roald Dahl's books should be censored

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