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11th grade criminal justice - law literature circles
Introduction to Bryan Stevenson's, Just Mercy: Learning Stations/ Lit Circles
These learning stations are created as an introduction to the memoir, Just Mercy. In these six learning stations, students will be presented with components of the text that will front load concepts they’ll need to understand prior to reading so that they can better understand the text. They can also be used in conjunction with literature circles. These learning stations can be done in person, with students physically rotating from station to station, or they can be done digitally and submitted
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Full Unit: Bryan Stevenson's, Just Mercy
Bundle Up!: "The Millennial Mystery Series" & "The Tellurians" Discussion Guides
Discussion GuidesThe Millennial Mermaid Mystery, book 1, by popular science writer, Betty J. White, a.k.a Compass Rose, where the main character, Bridget Whitlock, a limnologist, becomes a sleuth to determine who murdered her husband. Science is at the foundation of all of the books in this series.2. The Dog-Eared Millennial Mystery, book 2 of the Millennial Mystery Series, brings two scientists closer together as Bridget Whitlock, limnologist, unlocks the hearts of so many, and Evan Banks becom
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
TWELVE ANGRY MEN -- Reginald Rose (Play)
All stand.And the verdict is -- a winner every time. Twelve Angry Men covers a number of relevant topics: justice, civic duty, courage, certainty and doubt, prejudice and empathy, law and grace to name only a few. Students generate a multitude of theme statements from these topics. All four Strands: Reading, Writing, Oral, and Media are covered, and the eight Role Scenarios spark engagement, provoke critical thinking, and promote creative communication and expression. This rich 92-page resour
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
"Trial" by Patterson - study guide / book club
"Trial" by Richard North Patterson -There is no book study guide on the Internet!!! So, I created this one! (again!)This 6-page study guide includes three parts* prereading = true/false and short answer questions related to characters and themes* during reading = how long will it take you to read?, links to interviews and interview comparisons, and more* postreading = questions to generate group discussion, and suggested "next reads"This is the 31st study guide I have created for my Zoom book cl
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Landmark Cases of the US : Tinker V. Des Moines
This document consists of a project about an important case in the US History, Tinker V. Des Moines School district, providing a week's worth of lesson plans and work. An essay is also included consisting of an arguement from the Tinkers' side. This is a great project to give students a thorough understanding of the their First Amendment Rights and also the limitation upon it.
Grades:
6th - 12th
"Fertile Questions" assignment. To go with documentary (like Seattle is dying)
Is your class interested in the issue of Homelessness and Addiction? Mental Health and Addiction?Watch the film "Seattle is Dying" on youtube and get students to develop five open-ended questions based on Webb's Depth of Knowledge. There are five types of Fertile Questions which lead to right discussions. A description of fertile questions as well as an example are on the sheet. Students create their own and then use them for a literature discussion circle after you've watched the film.Can be us
Grades:
10th - 12th
Victim's Needs After A Crime
Handout that goes over what Victims actually want/need after a crime. Contains some infographics created by non-profits. Have students read through the list and then go over a case/scenario and look at it through the lens of the Victim. Usually our criminal justice system only considers the offender and the victim is somewhat left out of the profess. Then go through the scenario/case and say "if Jail was taken out of the options, what would you suggest based on these principles."Just a way to ch
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Grades:
10th - 12th
Defending Jacob - Book Club Assignment and Discussion Questions
Hello! This document helps guide a group of students to participate in a book club for the book Defending Jacob. This book involves the psychological concepts of criminal law, the nature vs. nurture debate, the adolescent brain, and psychological disorders. It is student led by having them create their own reading goals and discussion questions. The three parts are 1) Book Club Goals and Discussion Questions, 2) Journaling, 3) After Book Discussion and Writing Prompts. The third part includes qu
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Roe v. Wade Reversal?
Roe v. Wade Reversal? This article talks about the possible reversal and possible repercussions if Roe v. Wade is overturned. It has 7 questions that go along with the article and 9 Political Cartoons that support either Pro-Life or Pro-Choice. Answer key is provided.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Roe v Wade / Dobbs v Jackson- Readings w/ questions: Abortion
Generic Social Justice Literature Reading Group Packet
I used this packet to teach A Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown, A Place to Stand by Jimmy Santiago Baca, and The Day Freedom Died by Charles Lane. Students chose the book they were most interested in. They met in groups to discuss what happened in each section of the book, how that section related to the two essential questions in the packet, and to summarize each section they read. At the end, I had the students participate in a socratic seminar around the two essential topics. The students had a
Grades:
7th - 12th
INVISIBLE Judicial Misconduct Exposed
Our experiences are too valuable, not to be Shared! This title discusses judicial misconduct by court officials and ‘obstruction of justice, under color of law'’ and demonstrates how some have been made invisible at the hands of unethical lawyers, the courts and its clerks under a corrupt legal system. Imagine people exacting revenge and using their access and resources to block all resolution. SEE PROOF - https://www.visualcv.com/proofofcorruption/See actual, recent proof of corruption, misco
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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