What is Murder? Constructing Arguments of judgment
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Grade Levels
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSCCRA.W.1
CCSSCCRA.W.4
CCSSCCRA.W.5
CCSSCCRA.W.9
CCSSCCRA.W.10
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Description
This file includes a presentation on 4 definitions of murder and manslaughter (first-degree, second-degree, voluntary/involuntary manslaughter).
It also includes scenarios in order to illustrate each definition. It includes famous murder cases which the students use to construct an argument of judgment, determining how to charge the defendant.
Included separately is a Word document that includes a printout of these famous murder cases.
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Last updated Oct 30th, 2013
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSCCRA.W.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
CCSSCCRA.W.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSSCCRA.W.5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
CCSSCCRA.W.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCSSCCRA.W.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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