Homework posted

Now that we've finished 12 Angry Men it's time for you homework.  You are required to write a 2-3 paragraph opinion essay about the movie.  The first paragraph should be a summary of the movie's plot.  The second a detailed opinion on whether you like it, hated it, or didn't care.  It does not matter as long you give a detail explanation for your answer.  The optional third paragraph (required if you want an AD) will be a detailed recommendation on whether or not I should show this movie again next year.  Click the image below for a detailed grading rubric and instructions for this assignment. 

12 Angry Men Part III

February 6th, 2015

Warm Up Question

Recap what has happened in the movie so far.

Learning Objective:  Students will understand the importance of critical thinking in our democracy.

Success Criteria: Students will be able to explain why critical thinking skills are essential for our legal system to function properly.

1. Explain who is on trial and for what.
2. How seriously were most of the jurors taking their civic duty as jurors at the beginning of the film?
3. Explain how racism and prejudice interfered with the legal system in this case.
4. What was the evidence against the defendant in this case?
5. Based on the events in this movie, why is it so important to be able to think critically in a democracy that depends on ordinary citizens to decide the guilt or innocence of others?
6. Do you believe the 12 jurors ultimately came to the correct verdict?  Explain your answer.

12 Angry Men Part II

February 10th, 2015

Warm Up Question

Recap what has happened in the movie so far.

Learning Objective:  Students will understand the importance of critical thinking in our democracy.

Success Criteria: Students will be able to explain why critical thinking skills are essential for our legal system to function properly.

1. Explain who is on trial and for what.
2. How seriously were most of the jurors taking their civic duty as jurors at the beginning of the film?
3. Explain how racism and prejudice interfered with the legal system in this case.
4. What was the evidence against the defendant in this case?
5. Based on the events in this movie, why is it so important to be able to think critically in a democracy that depends on ordinary citizens to decide the guilt or innocence of others?
6. Do you believe the 12 jurors ultimately came to the correct verdict?  Explain your answer.

12 Angry Men

February 9th, 2015

Warm Up Question:  

Why is it important for citizens to be able to think critically?







Grades are updated.  Lack of packets completed/turned in really hurt a lot of you.

If you missed the test you have until next Tuesday to make it up before it is entered as a failed test.

Softball tomorrow after school in 414.

Youth Empowered in the Struggle meeting this Thursday to discuss problems in our school & communities and how to fix them together.


Learning Objective:  Students will understand the importance of critical thinking in our democracy.

Success Criteria: Students will be able to explain why critical thinking skills are essential for our legal system to function properly.


Watch the classic movie 12 Angry Men (embedded below) and answer the questions on the movie below in as much detail as you can.  Find out why due process of law and taking your responsibilities as a citizen are so important!

1. Explain who is on trial and for what.
2. How seriously were most of the jurors taking their civic duty as jurors at the beginning of the film? Explain.
3. Explain how racism and prejudice interfered with the legal system in this case.
4. What was the evidence against the defendant in this case?
5. Based on the events in this movie, why is it so important to be able to think critically in a democracy that depends on ordinary citizens to decide the guilt or innocence of others?
6. Do you believe the 12 jurors ultimately came to the correct verdict?  Explain your answer.

America's Broken Prison System

February 6th, 2015

Warm Up

Answer the best you can.

What does for-profit mean?

Why are most people in prison in our country?

Why do people commit crimes again after being in prison?











Learning Objective:  Students will understand problems within our prison system.

Success Criteria: Students can explain and defend their opinions regarding the American prison system.

Today we will be doing something different.  No group work, no reading, no writing.  Instead we will try to watch a video and discuss the concepts in it like adults.  If successful, we will have more days like this.

Test Day

February 5th, 2015

Test Day!

Review Day!

February 4th, 2015

Warm Up Question

Compare & contrast the justice system for adults and juveniles.  (Minimum of 2 examples each)

Reminder: Thursday after school informational session on Saturday's Save Our School Rally for extra credit!

Softball information meeting room 414 Tuesday after school.

Learning Objective: Students will understand how our justice systems works in civil & criminal cases.

Success Criteria: Students can explain the basic steps of going through the legal system in both civil and criminal cases along with their rights and problems with our systems.


As part of our review you will be able to play either the "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" or "Speed Match" review game on their chromebooks they check out, or they will complete their packets or a note card for tomorrow's test.

If you master the "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" review game, you will then be selected to try the other games on the Smartboard or the teacher's laptop with additional review questions.

Click the image to the right for "Who Wants to be a Millionaire"




Click the image to the right for "Speed Match"

Packets are due tomorrow!!!!!!!

Catch Up Day

February 3rd, 2015

Warm Up

What is the message this artist is trying to send?

Thursday after school information meeting about Saturday's Save Our Schools Strategy Session.

Next week softball meeting after school room 414.

Learning Objective: Students can get caught up on any assigned packet pages.

Success Criteria: Students will be able to explain the critical thinking concepts from the packet.

Use today to finish your packets!  If you are caught up through page 11, complete pages 12 & 13, otherwise complete those at home.

Packets may be taken home today, are pages must be completed and turned in by

 Thursday, February 5th, 2015.

Chapter 16 Section 3: Juvenile Delinquents

January 30th, 2013

Warm Up Question

What are the 5 basic steps you go through when arrested?

Learning Objective:  Students will understand the goal of the juvenile justice system.

Success Criteria:  Students can explain the preferred outcome of the juvenile justice system and defend their opinion regarding if kids should ever be charged as adults.

To be on target you should complete pages 10 & 11 of your packet using Chapter 16 Section 3 of your textbook by the end of today.

Take your packets home with you today, complete pages 12 & 13 at home and any remaining pages.  Due on test day, will not be accepted late unless you are absent, then due next day you are in class.

Chapter 16 Section 2: Criminal Cases

January 29th, 2015

Warm Up Question

What is negligence and what is the purpose of civil lawsuits?

Learning Objective:  Students will understand due process of law.

Success Criteria: Students can explain the procedure you go through when accused of a crime.

 

The basic process.

To be on target to finish, you should complete through pages 8 & 9 of your packet by the end of class.

Cartoon Extra Credit

For extra credit analyze the following political cartoon and answer the questions below.

Note: Wall Street is the place in New York City where most of the country's stocks are bought & sold.  This is where wealthy people take their money to make A LOT more money, sometimes illegally.

1. Identify where the two men are.

2. Identify the crime committed by each of them and what their sentence is.

3. Identify which person got more time?  Which got less?

4. Critical Thinking: What is the message the artist is trying to send?

5. Critical Thinking: Which crime do you believe deserves more time in prison, explain your answer in as much detail as you can.

Chapter 16 Section 1: Civil Cases

January 28th, 2015

Warm Up Question

List 3 protections the Constitution gives to those accused of crimes.

Learning Objective: Students will understand the purpose of civil cases.

Success Criteria: Students can explain the cause and process of civil cases.

Today we'll be taking a closer look at civil cases and negligence.  But first here's this . . . 

So what does this have to do with civil cases & negligence?

Want to know how to sue someone?

To be on target you should complete through pages 6 & 7 of your packets by the end of class.

Coffee Lawsuit Extra Credit

Click the image below to read a comic based on true events and answers the questions below for extra credit. Remember, the more complete your answers, the better your grade.

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Note: Litigation is taking legal action, as in a lawsuit.

1. Critical Thinking: What does the artist mean by "we have entered the age of litigation?"
2. Describe in detail what happened to Stella Liebeck.
3. What action did Stella take as a result?  How much was she asking for?
4. What was McDonald's counter offer?
5. How did Stella and her family respond to the counter offer?
6. Who did Stella claim was negligent?  Why?
7. Who did McDonald's claim was negligent? Why?
8. What are two reasons McDonald's offered for why they did not owe Stella as much as she was asking for?
9. Defend your opinion.  Who do you believe was actually negligent in this case?  Explain your answer in detail.  The better your explanation, the better your grade.