Justice and the Individual · Drama and Law
The Language of the Law
Examining the precision and impact of legal definitions and judicial opinions.
Key Questions
- 1How does the specific definition of a word in a legal context differ from its common usage?
- 2In what ways do dissenting opinions provide a different perspective on justice than majority rulings?
- 3How can the tone of a judicial opinion influence the public's perception of the law?
Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.4CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.6
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: Justice and the Individual
Period: Drama and Law
Suggested Methodologies
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