Lessons & Classroom Games for Teachers
Examining Crime and Punishment
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Crime stories fill the media. Some look at particular crimes, and others examine crime from more of a "big picture" perspective. Find an article – in English – that looks at a crime or legal controversy in English that you would like to share with your classmates. Carefully read the article, summarize it using this worksheet. Bring the article to class and share the information with your classmates.
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What's the main idea?
How many sources were quoted?
Where there any illustrations? What kind?
What did you learn about the situation or issue in this article?
What was the most interesting part for you? Why?
Write down 5 new vocabulary words, idioms, or expressions.
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How would you rate the article 1-10? Why?
Why did you choose this article?
