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Criminal justice - law Common Core CCRA.R.8 resources
Serial Podcast Season One Unit Plan: True Crime Lesson Plans, AP ELA Activities
Serial Podcast Season One by Sarah Koenig is a fantastic way to teach literary nonfiction, rhetoric, bias, and the power of storytelling. This podcast is so engaging that even your most reluctant students will be enthralled with the true crime content! This Serial unit plan will provide you with literary nonfiction activities that help students analyze the production of the podcast, discuss bias from multiple angles, examine rhetoric from a real-world perspective, and so much more. All of these
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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True Crime Podcast Informational Text Standards Unit | Middle School ELA
Do you need an engaging activity to get middle school students excited about learning informational text standards? If so, this True Crime Podcast unit plan is a must have! Assign in Google Classroom or download and print as a PDF! Both formats are included. This digital resource was created in Google Slides and is an easy, no-prep solution that will provide over two weeks of content to your students. Students will practice citing textual evidence, determining central idea, analyzing the structu
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6th - 9th
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Student Lawyers: Criminal Court Mock Trials & Cases with PowerPoint
Students will get the opportunity to be lawyers and prosecute or defend an accused person in a criminal trial (11 total). Each group will consist of 2 lawyers (prosecuting and defending), and an accused person. The teacher will act as the judge and guide the jury as they vote on the verdict. The majority vote determines the verdict. This unit includes court brief handouts, directions, and PowerPoint explaining how the cases will proceed. Visit our store for much more helpful and free stuff!Crim
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Just Mercy Test
“Mercy is just when it is rooted in hopefulness and freely given. Mercy is most empowering, liberating, and transformative when it is directed at the undeserving. The people who haven’t earned it, who haven’t even sought it, are the most meaningful recipients of our compassion.” Bryan StevensonOne of the most inspiring, impactful, and empowering books of the last several years, Just Mercy recounts the story of lawyer and civil rights activist Bryan Stevenson, his non-profit organization, The Equ
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9th - 12th
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The Outsiders Mock Trial
Johnny Cade is being charged with manslaughter after killing Bob the Soc. Was it self-defense, or will Johnny be Gone With the Wind? Your students will LOVE acting as witnesses, attorneys, and master debaters following their reading of S.E. Hinton's iconic novel The Outsiders! What better way to get students to practice literary analysis, argument development, and speaking and listening skills than with a mock trial! During this one week project, students will scour the text for evidence that su
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5th - 12th
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Just Mercy (nonfiction book) & 13th (documentary film) Bundle
This bundle includes resources for teaching Bryan Stevenson's nonfiction book Just Mercy and Ava DuVernay's documentary film 13th (which features Stevenson in many of its interviews).Includes guided reading/viewing questions, bell-ringer questions, and a supplemental lesson on the 13th, 14th, and 8th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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10th - 12th
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Mock Trial Graphic Organizers
USE THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY MOCK TRIAL!This is a collection of graphic organizers and scripts that can be used with any mock trial, civil or criminal. Each item below includes scaffolded support in order to help students understand the main roles in a mock trial. In addition, there is a witness organizer and a court reporter organizer to engage those students who do not have a direct role in the trial. Included are the following resources to help students prepare, participate in, and reflect on cr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
True Crime Middle School Bell Ringers | ELA Class Openers | Back to School
Do you need an engaging activity to get middle school students excited about reading and ELA? If so, this True Crime Bell Ringers activity is a must have! Assign in Google Classroom and you have a meaningful and interesting way to start class every day! This digital resource was created in Google Slides and is an easy, no-prep solution that will provide an entire year of content to your students. Students will practice informational text comprehension, citing textual evidence, determining centra
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7th - 10th
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Just Mercy (nonfiction book)
Written by lawyer Bryan Stevenson, the book is an account of his experiences as a young lawyer working in the Deep South and is a powerful argument not only for criminal justice reform and racial and economic justice, but also for finding the humanity in every person and in ourselves.These resources include guided reading questions for each chapter of the book, including the Introduction, Postscript, and Epilogue. They also include Bell Ringer questions and several culminating writing prompts. T
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Just Mercy (nonfiction book) & 13th (documentary film) Bundle
Critical Thinking HS ELA, Second Amendment, Gun Control, Argumentative Passages
Critical Thinking HS ELA, Second Amendment, Gun Control, Argumentative PassagesNY State Rifle and Pistol Ass., Inc., et al. v. Bruen (2022)Do you want to help your students understand one of the most contentious topics facing us today?The Second Amendment is a hot topic, and teachers must be prepared to discuss it in the classroom. With the recent Supreme Court ruling on gun ownership, it’s now more important than ever to give your students access to accurate and up-to-date information that they
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Making a Murderer Season 2 Teaching Resources
This digital download contains teaching resources and editable student handouts for teaching the second season of the popular Netflix® documentary "Making a Murderer." They are aligned with the Common Core State Standards. My materials have handouts for each episode where students will chronicle the new discoveries and evidence that Steven Avery's lawyer, Kathleen Zellner, reveals. Students will make inferences and analyze the importance (or lack thereof) of the discoveries. In addition, student
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Argumentative writing, Bullying, Michelle Carter, Critical thinking, Perspective
Argumentative writing, Bullying, Michelle Carter, Critical thinking, PerspectiveThe high school years are a time of intense personal growth and discovery. For many students, it is also a time when they begin to experiment with social media. With its power to connect people from all over the world, social media can be a positive force in young people's lives. However, as the case of Michelle Carter demonstrates, it can also be used to destructive ends. By studying Carter's trial in high school, s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Critical Thinking HS ela, First Amendment, AP Government, Tinker v. Des Moines
Critical Thinking HS ela, First Amendment, AP Government, Tinker v. Des Moines (1969)Teaching Tinker v. Des Moines is highly relevant to discussing the student-led protests that are sweeping across American universities, sparked by contentious reactions to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The following issues relate directly to this court case:First AmendmentConstitutional Rights and ExpressionUnderstanding the Limits of ProtestEmpowerment Through Historical ContextCritical Thinking and Civil Discours
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Argumentative passages, essays, Perspective Taking, Read Across America
Argumentative passages, essays, Perspective Taking, Read Across America Read Across America, an initiative by the National Education Association (NEA), offers a platform to celebrate reading and promote literacy. However, its celebration in recent years has been marked by discussions around book banning and censorship, reflecting on historical events like the Scopes Trial.THIS PRODUCT IS PRINT ONLY. YOU WILL FIND MY SLIDES AND PRINT VERSION HERE: FREE SPEECH SLIDES AND PRINT The Scopes Trial, al
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Cyber Bullying, Civics end of year project, Michelle Carter, Argumentative texts
Cyber Bullying, Civics end of year project, Michelle Carter, Argumentative texts**PRINT VERSION** See the bundle of this product here:MICHELLE CARTER BUNDLEDo your students understand legal responsibility?The case of Michelle Carter has raised important questions about the role of social media in our lives and its impact on criminal law. This product will engage your students in topics such as free will, criminal negligence, and commission versus omission – crucial aspects that must be understoo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Trial Project for The Stranger by Albert Camus (Cumulative, Summative)
This resource is student-facing assignment directions laying out thorough expectations for the dynamic, interactive murder trial of Meursault as a summative, cumulative project for their study of The Stranger. The Process:Some students will assume the roles of characters to play "witnesses"; teams of lawyers will assemble in the prosecution and defense; and reporters will write serious news pieces as well as sensationalized tabloid articles about the murder. All students will use close reading s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Stranger by Albert Camus: Novel Study Unit Bundle
13th (documentary film)
This is a set of guided viewing questions about Ava DuVernay's 2016 documentary film 13th, which is available on Netflix. The film is about race and the criminal justice system and traces the current era of mass incarceration back to Reconstruction.VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED: The film contains some graphic footage of racial violence.**Also includes bell-ringer questions and exemplar responses.
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Just Mercy (nonfiction book) & 13th (documentary film) Bundle
Argumentative passages, High School reading comprehension passages and questions
Argumentative passages, High School reading comprehension passages and questionsThe England and Wales Court of Appeal Decisions The Case of the Conjoined Twins (2000)THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN REDONE! NEW QUESTIONS, TEACHER NOTES, AND INFORMATION THAT SUPPORTS THE PARENTS & QUESTIONS THE APPELLATE COURT DECISION.I hope this Court Case Summary Debate assists the teaching of this challenging yet important topic.INCLUDED IN THIS PRODUCT ARE THE FOLLOWING:✔ 12 STUDENT PAGES. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Moot Court – Teaching Teenagers to Argue ... in court that is
Your students will have the chance to argue 10 actual Supreme Court cases before a panel of three judges. The cases such as the 2005 Roper v. Simmons juvenile death penalty decision, address student speech, gay marriage, reverse discrimination, the right to bear arms, juvenile Miranda rights, the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, and other important issues. For each case, student attorneys write briefs and make oral arguments and the appellate judges listen and ask questions then wri
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9th - 12th
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Plea Bargain Article & Questions -Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Government
Are you looking for a great article to incorporate into your forensic science, criminal justice, or government class? This article weighs the benefits and drawbacks of plea bargains, which makes students think critically about the justice system and potential ways the system could be improved.This article could be easily given as a great class lesson for a substitute or discussed as a class, with reflection questions at the end.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Free speech, critical thinking activities, MS, HS assignments, freedom of speech
Free speech, critical thinking activities, MS, HS assignments, freedom of speechCOURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATE & INFOGRAPHIC ASSIGNMENT 20% OFFI AM CURRENTLY REDOING MY DILEMMA ONE SHEETS. THEY ARE NOW CALLED COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES.Are you looking for engaging and interesting material to stimulate classroom conversations? Do you want an educational product that explores fascinating court cases? Then look no further than COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES!COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES are the perfect too
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Moot Court – Teaching Teenagers to Argue ... in court that is
Roper v Simmons and JDB v North Carolina are two cases about how juveniles are treated in the criminal justice system.These are actual Supreme Court that your students will have the chance to argue before a panel of three judges. (See the Sample for a list and brief description of all 10 cases.)The other cases, address student speech, gay marriage, reverse discrimination, the right to bear arms, juvenile Miranda rights, the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, and other important issues
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9th - 12th
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Mock Trial, Romeo and Juliet Project, Class Activity, Engaging, Debate, ELA
Mock trial - 9 day class project - based on the play by William Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet!Engaging for the whole class!Includes -~Detailed Teacher Guide with daily lesson plans~Different packets for every character.~Different guides for each role - Jury, judge, plaintiff(s), defendants, witnesses, and lawyers~Lesson plans for each day and each roleCheck out my entire bundle below:Animal Farm - Mock TrialMock Trial BUNDLE!Alice in Wonderland - Mock TrialThe Princess and the Frog - Mock Tria
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7th - 12th
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Moot Court – Teaching Teenagers to Argue ... in court that is
Maryland v King (DNA evidence) and Utah v Strieff (illegal police stop) are two cases about the 4th Amendment search and seizure.These are actual Supreme Court that your students will have the chance to argue before a panel of three judges. (See the Sample for a list and brief description of all 10 cases.)The other cases, address student speech, gay marriage, reverse discrimination, the right to bear arms, juvenile Miranda rights, the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, and other impor
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9th - 12th
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