Monday, March 31, 2014
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Friday, March 28, 2014
Hot Topic Assignment Ideas
You are leading discussion. People might not want to participate. You could:
1.Start with an anecdote.
2.Ask for initial responses.
3.Ask if there were areas of the article that stood out as interesting/surprising/upsetting that needs address first.
4.Ask if people can note how the article might relate to their daily life.
5.Ask if the article motivated anyone to take action.
6.Mention other sources that audience could look at that might be of interest.
People are getting marked on their responses, so there should not be silence. Feel free to ask people directly to answer.
1.Start with an anecdote.
2.Ask for initial responses.
3.Ask if there were areas of the article that stood out as interesting/surprising/upsetting that needs address first.
4.Ask if people can note how the article might relate to their daily life.
5.Ask if the article motivated anyone to take action.
6.Mention other sources that audience could look at that might be of interest.
People are getting marked on their responses, so there should not be silence. Feel free to ask people directly to answer.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
CLU 3M-Brochure Assignment
CLU
3M -Brochure Assignment
Due:_______________________
You are create a 6 panel pamphlet about one
major issue in the law. This pamphlet is meant for high school students to read
who need help understanding key issues in law that we have studied in this
class. You must use Microsoft Publisher or another similar program. This cannot
be hand-written. You can use our notes from class to help you write the brochure
and other research. Some of the topics I will be covering next week. You must
mention at least two cases on your brochure.
Please cite your sources on the back of the
brochure.
The assignment must be printed and handed
in to me at the beginning of class.
You may choose from one of the following
topics. I will sign you up when you have chosen. (Two people per topic.)
Jury Duty
Legal Aid and Duty Counsel
Legal Searches
Landmark Cases
Ontario Human Rights Commission
The Charter
Legal Arrests
CSI-Evidence
Careers in Law
Children and the Law
Youth Criminal Justice Act
Police Carding
Racial Profiling
Not Criminally Responsible
Defenses
Some ideas to improve your brochure
include: images, FAQ, websites for further information, clear bold titles,
point form, colour.
CLN 4U-Hot Topic Assignment
Hot Topic Assignment
Every student in CLN4U will complete one
session of Hot Topics.
You will lead discussion for 15-20 minutes
at the beginning of class every Friday. You and a partner will introduce a hot
topic to the law class and facilitate discussion about your topic for a maximum
of 20 minutes.
You
must:
In
advance
-choose a topic from the list or get one
approved by me and added to the list
-find at least one reading to post to my
blog by Tuesday the week you are
presenting for all the class to read
-have outside research about your hot topic
on hand to reference throughout the discussion
On
the day of the presentation
-introduce self and topic. Take attendance.
-be the expert and lead the discussion
about your topic
-have 5 discussion provoking questions
ready for the class to be able to move the discussion along if no one is
participating
-questions should not be memory recall
questions, but open-ended questions
-Thank the group for participating
You will not need technology for this
presentation.
Schedule
Friday April 4-Our new Supreme Court Judge
appointment-Why do we care?
Friday April 11-Rob Ford-Should we have Municipal
regulations for mayoral behavior?
Thurs April 17-Metally Ill and the law—Is
society protected? Are the mentally ill protected?
Friday April 25-Aboriginals-Why are they over-represented
in the law?
May 2-Victims’ Rights-Does more needs to be
done to compensate?
May 9-Terrorism in Canada-is there really a
threat?
Fri May 16-Cyber-bullying-Can we stop it?
Is it harmless?
Thurs May 22-Wrongful convictions in
Canada, how much compensation is enough?
Fri May 30-Police who kill-is there justice
for the victims?
Fri June 6-The G20-how does Toronto look at
the future?
Those
who do not attend receive a zero in participation marks. Those who do not
present receive a zero and their partner presents alone.
Marks
Audience: 4 marks per session for
thoughtful contribution to discussion.
Presenters will be marked according to the
rubric given./20
Friday, March 21, 2014
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Friday, March 7, 2014
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
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