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

  1. 1How does the specific definition of a word in a legal context differ from its common usage?
  2. 2In what ways do dissenting opinions provide a different perspective on justice than majority rulings?
  3. 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

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