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Justice for Maule
Kind of Activity:
Classwide Discussion
Objective:
Hold a classwide debate where students decide whether the Pyncheon House should be given to the Maule family
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1.D
Structure:
Begin by taking a class poll, asking students whether they think the Pyncheon House should be given to the Maule family.
Divide the class (randomly: students should not get to choose which side they are on) into two groups. The topic of the debate is as follows:
Resolved: Justice would be served if the Pyncheon House were given to the Maule family.
Further Parameters: Assume that there is at least one...
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