How
free is our speech?
9th
Grade ELA
Mr.
Leddy’s Webquest
E-Mail:
MrLeddyENG@aol.com
Introduction
After
reading the novel The Time Machine by
H.G. Wells and seeing the movie, Mr. Leddy had an idea. Traveling back in time would be a great way to correct some of
the wrongs of the past. So, late one night, Mr. Leddy decided to “borrow” the time
machine from the
Take this survey before you continue: How Free is Your
Speech?
Now see the results of the survey: Results
Task
It
seems that both General Zaroff and Montresor have in some way violated Freedom
of Speech. Before we can make any accusations we will first need to learn more
about Freedom of Speech: Click
here for a CompuLegal tour of Freedom of Speech
Process
Part I:
The entire
class will navigate through Johnson v.
Each student will
review Freedom
of Speech: Johnson v. Texas
All students will submit a
one page (12 point font only) synopsis of Johnson v.
The
synopsis must include:
1.
The facts of the case
2.
The issue question
3.
The Supreme Court’s decision
PART II: Students will be divided into two groups.
Group A: Students will
review the case of Wisconsin v.
Mitchell
Students will
submit a one page (12 point font only) synopsis of
The synopsis
must include
1.
The facts of the case
2.
The issue question
3.
The Supreme Court’s decision
Group B: Students will
review the case of R.A.V.
v. St. Paul
Students will submit
a one page (12 point font only) synopsis of R.A.V. v.
The
synopsis must include
1.
The facts of the case
2.
The issue question
3.
The Supreme Court’s decision
PART III:
Group A: Students
will search the text of “The Most
Dangerous Game” for any racial comments made by General Zaroff. HINT: It
was only done once; it was about the people he hunts.
Students will apply their
knowledge of Freedom of Speech from the cases they have studied to General
Zaroff’s comments on
Students will submit a one
page answer (12 font only) to the following question: Should General Zaroff’s
comments be used to increase his punishment or are his comments protected by
Freedom of Speech?
Your one page answer must include:
1. The comments made by General Zaroff
2. Specific citations from
Group B: Students will
search the text of “The
Cask of Amontillado” for the reason Montresor decides to trap Fortunato
behind a wall in the catacombs. HINT: It was right at the beginning.
Students will apply
their knowledge of Freedom of Speech from the cases they have studied to
Montresor actions against Fortunato.
Students will
submit a one page answer (12 font only) to the following question:
Did Montresor violate
Fortunato’s freedom of speech by sealing him behind a wall of bricks?
Your one page answer must include:
1. The reason Montresor kills Fortunato
2. Specific citations from
R.A.V. v. St. Paul to support your answer
PART IV:
Group A: Students will prepare four Power
Point slides that depict the relationship between
Group B: Students will prepare four Power
Point slides that depict the relationship between R.A.V. v.
Resources
The most
Dangerous Game (Full text of the story)
The Cask of
Amontillado (Full text of the story)
Forsyth
County v. the National Movement
Evaluation
Click here for the rubric
ELA standards
1. Students will read and write for information and understanding.
2. Students will read and write for literary response and
expression.
3. Students will read and write for critical analysis and
evaluation.