The Limits of Speech

In this lesson plan, students will study four landmark Supreme Court cases all dealing with First Amendment free speech issues. Students will analyze all four cases using a graphic organizer. Then students will complete a short writing assignment in which they make and support a claim about one case and the Court's decision regarding free speech.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: free speech, Schenck v United States, Texas v Johnson, Tinker v Des Moines, argument, claim, Supreme Court, First Amendment, Hazelwood v Kuhlmeier, civics, lesson plan, Bill of Rights
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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