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Race on Trial
Grade: 10
Subject: English- "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Introduction:
There are numerous Supreme Court cases that dealt with racial issues. Research a
Supreme Court case that dealing with a racial issue and discuss its impact on
America. In addition discuss your findings in relation to "To Kill a
Mockingbird".
Task:
Formulate and defend your position during a classroom presentation.
Process:
1) You will be placed in groups of four (4)
2) Each student will be assigned a research task: Two (2) students will focus on research
in the library (books, encyclopedias, criticism, etc.) and two (2) students will focus
their research using the Internet.
3) After the research is collaborated, the students will relate the information to the
novel.
4) The students will plan and present the above information (2-3) to the class.
Resources:
Plessy
v. Ferguson 1
Plessy v.
Ferguson 2
Brown vs.
Board of Education
Excerpt from Plessy v Gerguson
Dred Scott Case
Evaluation:
____1. Quality of research
____2. Facts are presented in an organized manner
____3. Cooperative learning skills
____4. Presentation skills
____5. Related information to the novel
Conclusion:
Students will be familiar with important court cases dealing with racism that had an
impact on America
Authors: Megan Bajor, Aimee Dillion, Courtney Sensel
Created: 10/8/99