the debate

#15 * for or against the death penalty * ten reasons in your blog

#14 Sister Helen Prejean...

had no business comforting such a monster and showed great disrespect to the grieving families by doing so... agree or disagree

#13 Matthew Poncelot received the punishment he deserved

explain

Bruce Springsteen - Dead Man Walkin'

Dead Man Walking Trailer

Killer Academy...warning ....very, very scary. Viewer discretion is advised

RH and the SR 73-80

“Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption” pp 73-80 1. What makes the prison happy in late 1967? 2. Where does Andy tell Red he wants to finish out his life? 3. Who is Peter Stevens? 4. How much money does he have? 5. Where is “Peter Stevens” at the moment? 6. What has Andy been worried about all these years regarding the “Peter Stevens project”? 7. How does Red feel about Andy’s “offer”?

Writing an editorial

Choose an issue from Young Kids, Hard Time it could be: why young offenders should serve their entire sentence...or why they should be released at 18 why 12 year olds should not be tried for a crime...or why they should why 12 year olds should serve time in adult jail...or why they shouldn't why young offenders should be offered therapy and training...or why they should just lock them up and throw away the key basically, choose one topic that arose from the documentary....pick a side...and write an editorial using the guide below and the examples examined in class as models your editorial should look like a newspaper editorial, should be approximately the same length (350-500 words) and should clearly support a position once complete, place in hand in folder with name on......................................................................................................................................................... Research is an important step! Do not share your ignorance! Instead, use primary and secondary sources..................................................................................................................................................... Gather Support Gather as many details as possible to convince others that your position is the right one. Present facts, evidence, written statements from reliable sources or authorities in the subject (experts). Make comparisons to similar situations that support your argument, pictures or images that strengthen your argument. Present the opposing argument along with evidence that it is fallacious (based on faulty reasoning), weak, or simply not as strong, important, realistic, practical etc. as yours. ................................................................................................................................................................ Connect support to purpose Body should have clear and accurate details and examples that you specifically connect to your opinion. Give strong arguments in the beginning and end of the editorial. Show the opposing arguments and their weaknesses. Offer a solution at the end. Be strong – do not waver in your convictions. Stick to your argument or opinion.............................................................................................................................................................. General Information Your editorial should be clear and forceful. Do not preach. Paragraphs should be brief and direct. Give examples and illustrations. Be honest and accurate. Don't be too dramatic. Avoid moralizing editorials. They tend to preach and turn the reader off. Whatever type of editorial you write, it must be built around logical framework.

#12 the stories on the video: Miles Folsom , 17

sentenced to 36 years at Wabash Valley State Prison in Wabash, Indiana. do a search, and find out exactly what he did , why he did it , what he is like today and , maybe even how people can contribute to his education look around the web and share your findings in your blog

#11 the stories on the video: Colt Lundy 15 and Paul Gingrich 12

Paul Gingrich was 12 years old when he was sentenced to 25 for the murder of his friend's step-father. He was sent to Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility in Pendleton, Indiana. His accomplice, 15 year old Colt Lundy was also sentenced for killing his step-father, Phil Danner. He was sentenced to the youth wing of Wabash valley Correctional facility. do a net search and dig up what you can about the crime...why did they do it?....what arguments did they present? were they remorseful? etc and explain your findings in your blog.

Young Kids, Hard Time Director's Cut

#10 pp 15-55 Andy Dufresne

What have you learned about him so far? Do you like him? Do you think he did it? Explain

Video: Inside the Kingston Penitentiary - The Globe and Mail

Video: Inside the Kingston Penitentiary - The Globe and Mail