Description
This document examines 3 Strikes Laws that have been passed in some states of the United States.
The document includes 4 websites for students to read and examine:
(Links are provided for teachers to preview)
Students then answer 5 response questions about Three Strikes Laws in the United States. Two sample questions follow:
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Explain what the three strikes laws mean and why they have been enacted in some states. Describe some of the pros and cons of the issue.
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Explain whether you believe that three strikes laws are effective? Also explain whether you believe they are fair or unfair. Describe why you feel the way that you do.
This activity is best used after some explanation of Three Strikes Laws or as a short lesson on Three Strikes Laws in the United States.
This product includes a Microsoft Word and PDF version of the resource.