This poll was taken after reading 12 Angry Men and writing an argument paper on the appropriateness of the death penalty. The ratio of the first poll was roughly one-to-one. Here in the second poll, the ratio has changed to two-to-one. Twenty-ish students changed their opinions after engaging with the unit materials.
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11/7/19 Standing Up To Power -Juror 9 says, “This gentleman has been standing alone against us. He doesn’t say the boy is not guilty. He just isn’t sure. Well, it’s not easy to stand alone against the ridicule of others.” -Why is it hard for a single person to stand up to a group, like their friends or family? Explain. (Teen experience of peer pressure.) -Why is it hard for a single person to stand up to a large entity, like a corporation, or the justice system, or society’s prejudices? Explain. (Adult experience, trying to change something big.) -Put yourself in the position of standing alone and challenging power. How would you feel? What would you do? Why? Explain. Tell the story of what you think you’d do. 11/4 Dream for America & Quarter 1 Reflection
10/23/19 Intro to “12 Angry Men”
Self-Esteem & Self-Image
Self-esteem: confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect.
1. Renegade adj.: having treacherously changed allegiance.
10/11/19 Physical Appearance on Self-Identity
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Sky HeussenstammLanguage Arts and Drama Teacher at Archives
January 2020
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