Students will copy and respond to the Bell Ringer which we will later discuss as a class (10.7) Lesson Presentation: We will watch a brief video detailing The West Memphis Three, a group of boys who were falsely accused of murder. Students will complete a note taking sheet as we watch the clip. (10.2) Discuss: Why were these boys targeted? Could this still happen today? Next, we will watch a brief interview with Damien Echols, a member of the The West Memphis Three and now a best selling author. (10.2) Discuss: Why is Echols against the death penalty? What does he say is worse? Then, we will read transcripts of the court case as a class. We will look at an argument from the defense and the prosecution. What methods of appeal were used (ethos, pathos, logos)? Who, do you believe, has the strongest argument? Are there any logical fallacies? How is this an example of persuasive writing? (10.5) Journal Entry: Based on the evidence you have read in class, do you think The West Memphis Three is a group of men who has been exposed to the injustice of the legal system, or are they three killers who slipped through the cracks? Cite examples from the court case to support your reasoning. (10.6) Closure: What is an Alfred Plea? How is it a paradox? (10.4) Friday, 1/6: Opener: Students will copy and respond to the bell ringer which we will later discuss as a class. (10.7) Lesson Presentation: Bell Ringer Test. Review: Who is Damien Echols? Who were The West Memphis Three? Echols is now an advocate for what cause? (10.7)
Students will copy and respond to the Bell Ringer which we will later discuss as a class (10.7) Lesson Presentation: We will watch a brief video detailing The West Memphis Three, a group of boys who were falsely accused of murder. Students will complete a note taking sheet as we watch the clip. (10.2) Discuss: Why were these boys targeted? Could this still happen today? Next, we will watch a brief interview with Damien Echols, a member of the The West Memphis Three and now a best selling author. (10.2) Discuss: Why is Echols against the death penalty? What does he say is worse? Then, we will read transcripts of the court case as a class. We will look at an argument from the defense and the prosecution. What methods of appeal were used (ethos, pathos, logos)? Who, do you believe, has the strongest argument? Are there any logical fallacies? How is this an example of persuasive writing? (10.5) Journal Entry: Based on the evidence you have read in class, do you think The West Memphis Three is a group of men who has been exposed to the injustice of the legal system, or are they three killers who slipped through the cracks? Cite examples from the court case to support your reasoning. (10.6) Closure: What is an Alfred Plea? How is it a paradox? (10.4) Friday, 1/6: Opener: Students will copy and respond to the bell ringer which we will later discuss as a class. (10.7) Lesson Presentation: Bell Ringer Test. Review: Who is Damien Echols? Who were The West Memphis Three? Echols is now an advocate for what cause? (10.7)
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