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In this lesson, the students will explain what Freedom of speech is, why it is important to them, why it is important to show respect to others, and the limitations that could be attached. || CE.3 The student will demonstrate knowledge of citizenship and the rights, duties, and responsibilities of citizens by b) describing the First Amendment freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition, and the rights guaranteed by due process and equal protection of the laws;
 * **Date **4/23/16 ||
 * **Lesson Title **Freedom of Speech ||
 * **Grade Level **8 ||
 * **Subject Area **Civics ||
 * **Time Allotted for Lesson **50 min ||
 * **Short Description of Lesson **
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 * INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES **

TLW explain the characteristics of the first amendment right freedom of speech.


 * ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Students will describe the First Amendment Freedom of Speech.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">What are the limitations to Freedom of Speech ?
 * ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">How can I exhibit my First Amendment right Freedom of Speech ?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Why if this right important to me ?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">How do I respect other people’s Freedom of Speech?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">I will ask students how the amendment came about and why it was so important. I will ask them how they felt about certain situations that happened recently such as the Baltimore riots. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Students will be asked what they think freedom of speech is I will give them to time to give their input. Their homework will have helped them generate ideas. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">I will then show a short power point explaining the Freedom of Speech. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Students will be asked to get in groups and write down instances where freedom of speech can be applied and instances where they might pose a danger to others. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">I will ask students to write down why freedom of speech is important to them and why it is important to society.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lesson Set || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Students will be asked if they have ever heard of “Freedom of Speech”. They will be asked to write down what “Freedom of Speech means to them. Students have been given a homework assignment that asks them to write ideas as to how Freedom of Speech helps to maintain a free and open society. Also they will need to have given their definition of respect. ||
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Students will be asked to write down what they think freedom of religion is for the lesson aspect of the first amendment rights. ||
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">I will give students instances where freedom of speech actually made a differences in real life. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">Students will need to be able to explain what freedom of speech is which it the right of any citizen to express their views on any issue. They will need to know the importance to show respect for other people’s views. They will be asked to write a short paragraph on what they learned in the lesson today. I will monitor students when they do the group activity. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">Students will be able to voice their opinions of any given subject to promote change for society. They will understand that everyone has a right to their opinion and that they must respect that. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Students that need a deeper challenge will be asked to search for court cases that have something to do with Freedom of Speech. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px;">Students who need remediation will be asked to voice their opinion on a given subject. I will explain that in other countries they might not be able to voice that opinion and that would be why they need to understand that the Freedom of Speech is important. Freedom of Speech is what makes America what it is today. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">I will given learners who can’t hear a written transcript of everything that I go over. ESL students will be set aside and asked to give explanation of what an opinion is. Gifted students will be asked to assist in the group work ( kind of a manager) and they will be asked to find court cases that relate to freedom of speech. ||
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