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Criminal justice - law Common Core CCRA.W.8 resources
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.
Grades:
10th - 12th
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Just Mercy Bell Ringers, Conversation Starters, Chapter Questions, & Quick Write
✏️ For use with the YA version or the adult version of Bryan Stevenson's Just MercyThese slides include over 30 questions/prompts to get students thinking about issues presented in the text. There is at least one question/prompt for each of the 16 chapters, as well as the epilogue, and several for before students even begin reading the text. These can be used as a warm-up, or to break up the readings. They can also be printed for independent work as students read the text. Many can also be used
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Full Unit: Bryan Stevenson's, Just Mercy
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
Grades:
10th - 12th
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Also included in: Just Mercy (nonfiction book) & 13th (documentary film) Bundle
Innocence Project Final Assignment
Engage your high school students in the art of persuasive writing with this comprehensive Defense Letter Assignment bundle for the Innocence Project! This captivating assignment challenges students to utilize ethos, pathos, and logos as they craft compelling defense letters advocating for the re-examination of wrongful conviction cases. With clear guidelines, structured scaffolding, and a focus on essential elements like topic sentences, evidence, commentary, and conclusion, this bundle empowers
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult 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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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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Criminal Mock Trial for the Tell-Tale Heart by Poe (Evaluating Arguments)
Mock Trial DescriptionIn this assignment, the students explore the standards on arguments, rhetoric and/or persuasive techniques depending on the grade level. After learning and practicing the standards, the students will participate in an annotation of the text Tell-Tale heart, research on mental illnesses, research on roles in criminal trials, pretrial preparation, and a full class mock trial. The students are analyzing the passage to determine whether or not the protagonist/defendant in the t
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7th - 10th
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Crimes of the Century Research Project
Get students active and involved in your Government / Civics / Criminal Law class with this inspiring activity. With Instructor oversight, students research and then report on a famous--or infamous--criminal case. Perfect for tech-savvy students who enjoy presenting, this activity also is suited for the more reserved students who prefer not to be in the front of the classroom. Students love being their own private investigators, and teachers will love the excitement and energy that this activity
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Project for Just Mercy: Make a Video for a Class Film Festival
Description: After reading Just Mercy, students feel compelled to continue learning about the complex dimensions of mass incarceration and to share what they have learned with others. This project provides a platform for them to do so and to create an enduring video for a portfolio of their work in high school. In pairs or individually, students select a focus, conduct research, synthesize findings, write a script, either find or create graphics, and shoot a video. Videos can be presented in a
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Critical Thinking and Argumentative Writing
This 9 page booklet requires the game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy published by Capcom. The game itself is 39.99 on Steam.Steam LinkDescription from Steam:Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a "classic courtroom adventure series that has sold over 6.7 million copies worldwide and is finally here. Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Landmark Supreme Court Case Independent Project
This is a independent research project on US Landmark Supreme Court Cases, it has directions and rubrics for poster/paper/Media/3D Display. All project ideas are based off of Multiple Intelligences.
Grades:
8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Counterclaim/Rebutttal Graphic Organizer
Graphic Organizer which helps students isolate claim/thesis and formulate counterclaim and rebuttal. Used to draft and organize argumentative essays, and may be used for other types of essays which require evidence..
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Not Grade Specific
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