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Criminal justice - law Common Core CCRA.SL.2 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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Serial Podcast: S1:E1 Alibi 360° ELA Digital Escape Room Criminal Justice Escape
⭐ This Serial Podcast, S1: E1 The Alibi 360° digital escape room is a perfect accompaniment to this non-fiction/rhetoric podcast. This escape is as engaging as the true-crime content itself and even your most reluctant ELA students will be captivated by this interactive escape room. ⭐ This fully immersive 360° escape room will have students listen to the podcast and read the transcript to solve clues based on the first episode. ⭐ High school English Language Arts students are invited to compete
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: ELA Middle School/High School 360° ELA Digital Escape Room Bundle 2
Bear Brook Murders Podcast "Interrupted" Case Study Worksheet: All Episodes(1-7)
The Bear Brook Murders : An "Interrupted" Case Study Using a Popular PodcastIn 1985, a hunter walking through Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire made a grisly discovery: a 55 gallon drum left deep in the woods, containing two sets of skeletonized remains, which investigators believed had been left in the woods for years…. ....this is just the beginning to a facinating tale of a murder that would make forensic history! The effort to solve the many mysteries surrounding this inve
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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HS-LS3-1
The Tell-Tale Heart Mock Trial - Edgar Allan Poe
Mr. Narrator is being charged with murder after killing his neighbor due to his "evil eye." Is he truly insane, or did he know the consequences of his actions? Your students will LOVE acting as witnesses, lawyers, and master debaters in this mock trial based on Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Tell-Tale Heart"! 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 wil
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6th - 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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Systemic Racism "Starlight Tour" - Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation
This no-prep conversation starts with students listening to the Criminal Podcast called "Starlight Tours" which details three recent decades of cases of systemic racism in Canada by Saskatoon Police against First Nations People. This document contains:1) Detailed teacher notes:Materials, timelines, tactics, Index with hyperlinks.2) Support materials for when conversations are emotional.3) Specific pre-listening, discussion questions, and extension questions with embedded mini-lessons such as roo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Juvenile Justice / Youth Justice Mini-Unit
Unlock engaging conversations in your English class with this thought-provoking Juvenile Justice Slide Deck! Designed for collaborative learning, this resource pushes students to:-engage in meaningful discussions-work together to analyze videos-identify and apply textual evidence.-foster critical thinking skills and empathy-building-dig a deeper understanding of the legal system-take a stance on the issue-use evidence to support their ideas-write a letter to their local court system convincing t
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Issue Module, Juvenile Justice / Youth Justice
Mental Health Crises -Mental Illness & Police -Listen, Short Ans. & Conversation
Between 25-33% of all adult Americans have a diagnosable mental illness. This percentage is rising. That means that in your class of 30 students, approximately 7-9 of them will benefit from regular mental health care in adulthood. Particularly for BIPOC citizens, we fail to care for people in need. Current systems have even caused the deaths of people who were seeking help. It is our job to reduce the stigma by starting the conversation and focusing on solutions. There is a transcript for the
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Black Lives Matter- Breonna Taylor - Listen, Short Answer & Conversation
"Say her name!" Is one battle cry of the protestors who are still fighting for justice for Breonna Taylor. In our classrooms, we can amplify protestors by saying her name often, and frequently and give our students a safe and respectful forum to do the same. This document provides open-ended discussion questions for two podcast episodes (totaling about 60 minutes of listening). The first episode covers Breonna's back story and how the police ended up at her door, and the second episode covers d
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Compassion and Just Mercy: Practice with Argument
Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy is one of the most important books of the 21st century. Students learn about the themes of justice, mercy, and compassion in a society. Students will read, listen to and view supporting clips while learning the necessary elements to analyze the text. Students will show mastery of the standards at the end of the lesson through a SOAPSTONE Analysis, a Socratic Seminar, short paragraph responses and an argument essay scored on the new 6-point analytical AP rubric. The
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9th - 12th
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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
Social Media Debate: Limitations for Teens? - High School | Critical Thinking
Looking for an interesting debate activity and topic and don't know where to start? Perhaps you're interested in introducing debates as a way to improve critical thinking or listening/speaking skills?This one-click download for Social Media limitations is perfect for late elementary, teens and international classes interested in debate, critical thinking and group work on the limitation or banning of social platforms. It encourages early high school/ late high school students (and adult ESL lear
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Protest for Disability Rights- A.D.A.- Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation
This no-prep classroom conversation starts with students listening to the Podcast called "A.D.A. Now!" Disability- Rights is the Civil Rights topic that we forget to teach, to the great disservice of us all. This is a longer episode at 1 hour and 3 minutes, and it is well worth it. You and your students will start seeing the world differently! Be brave and host a conversation that really matters. Please note, this podcast provides a transcript of their episodes. This document contains:1) Detaile
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Serial Season 1 Podcast Final Questionnaire
Need a final activity for the Serial podcast? This lesson will get your students thinking critically, using persuasive techniques, recalling important aspects of the case, and physically MOVING! I love to have students complete the questionnaire and then debate! Digital and print versions included!
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Prison Research Project & Case Study
Rikers Correctional Facility in NYC is one of the nation's most notorious prisons. This research project examines Rikers from several perspectives. Students get to see a glimpse inside Rikers, do some research on their own, and then propose some possible solutions to some of the incredibly complex problems facing not only Rikers, but all Corrections as well.Ideal for HS Government or Civics. This can be used for middle school students, but the Instructor should exercise caution as some of the t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Canadian Crime & Manhunt in B.C. - Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation
In the summer of 2019, a manhunt for two BC teens transfixed Canadians. Find out what mysteries will always remain, and consider with your students, why did this story grip the nation? This document contains:1) Detailed teacher notes and links to the podcast.2) Specific pre-listening, discussion, and extension questions.3) An easy-marking rubric for the conversation.4) Answers to all questions (so you don't have to listen to the podcast!)5) Optional conversation supports:Student reflection on c
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mock Trial Prayer at a School Football Game First Amendment Issue
This packet contains 13 pages to help guide students through a mock trial. The Mock trial looks a school prayer and whether it should be allowed a a school football game. The mock trial guide is easy for students to use and helps them from the opening statement, picking witnesses, questioning witnesses to the closing statements.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Mock Trials The Big Bundle! 10 Mock Trials.
Opioid Epidemic & A Daring Solution- Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation
Listening to this podcast episode about opioid drug use and then hosting this conversation might save a life. Your students may not know that the drug fentanyl can be found within many kinds of drugs and this is causing overdoses to skyrocket. They also may not know that irregular drug users are also impacted. This problem is growing in Canada.We are actually in the midst of two pandemics, and we can do more to help with the drug/ opioid crisis but we aren't because of public opinion. Decrim
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Just Mercy Informational Poster Project
This assignment can be used as a pre-reading activity, completed in the middle of the reading, or done after. Included in this purchase are the student directions and rubric, as well as pictures of my students’ projects. This can also be adapted to a digital presentation.For this poster project, students are required to research all sides of a topic and remain neutral so that people who view the posters can come to their own conclusions. I allowed them to share their conclusions when they presen
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Forgiveness in Crime and Punishment- Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation
This no-prep conversation starts with students listening to the free Criminal Podcast called "Learning How to Forgive" and it details how we might rethink prisons, justice, and crime. Forgiveness is a part of every religion and yet is not taught in law school. This podcast investigates moments when forgiveness was supported in the law and the powerful moments that came as a result. I believe we can all use more forgiveness in our lives and legal systems.This document contains:1) Detailed teache
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Child Welfare Failure- Indigenous Teens- Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation
This podcast episode investigates a Child Welfare Worker from B.C. who robbed teens in his care for over a decade. These vulnerable, young people were largely Indigenous youth who ended up exposed to homelessness, survival sex, and drugs. The man has not been charged! This real story is important because it shows that the crimes and failures of Residential Schools have been reimagined and not solved. This topic matters to your students, and they can relate as they are the same age as the victi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Bear Brook Murders Podcast "Interrupted" Case Study Worksheet: Episode 1
The Bear Brook Murders : An Interrupted Case Study Using a Popular PodcastIn 1985, a hunter walking through Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire made a grisly discovery: a 55 gallon drum left deep in the woods, containing two sets of skeletonized remains, which investigators believed had been left in the woods for years…. ....this is just the beginning to a facinating tale of a murder that would make forensic history! The effort to solve the many mysteries surrounding this invest
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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HS-PS1-8
, HS-LS3-1
Social Justice TED Talk, "Islamophobia killed my brother" Worksheet / Activity
Looking for a way to make your students' engagement with the powerful TedTalk "Islamophobia killed my brother." even deeper? Our exclusive worksheet is the perfect complement to this must-watch social justice talk.Designed for the classroom, our 2-page worksheet includes ample space for students to take notes and a series of 7 thought-provoking discussion questions to inspire deeper reflection and conversation. These questions are designed to help students better understand the talk and reflect
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Dreamers in Canada - Immigration - Listening, Short Answer, & Conversation
Canada has its own group of Dreamers. These are young people who are undocumented. This is a very under-reported topic, and Canada's Dreamers face unfair barriers. This conversation is appealing to students because depicts people their age who are going through this struggle. This document contains:1) Detailed teacher notes.2) Specific pre-listening, discussion, and extension questions.3) An easy-marking rubric for the conversation.4) Answers to all questions (so you don't have to listen to the
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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