The Row Behind Death Row: Examining the Key Issues Behind Death Penalty Cases
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- Aug 21 2010 12:05 PM
Matching // Celeste Higby
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In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students investigate several controversial issues in the criminal justice system relating to death row. They then synthesize information in oral reports explaining how their issues safeguard or contaminate the issue of fairness in capital punishment cases, as well as offer ideas for improving the current system to state politicians.
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Grade: 6 to 12
Topics: History-Social Science, American Democracy, Reading Comprehension, English-Language Arts
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ELA.11-12.R.CAGLAT.2.5 Analyze an author's implicit and explicit philosophical assumptions and beliefs ...
ELA.11-12.W.RT.1.6 Develop presentations by using clear research questions and creative and critica...
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Grouping: Large Group Instruction
Teaching Method: Discussions; Hands-on Learning; Cooperative Learning