Class Syllabus: English II Classroom Procedures..pdf
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I. Writing: Research Simulation Task (final draft due Nov. 30)
You have just read three sources discussing the Supreme Court case of Tinker v. Des Moines:
-the United States Supreme Court majority opinion by Chief Justice Abe Fortas,
from Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District.pdf
-the United States Supreme Court dissenting opinion by Justice Hugo Black, and
Tinker vs.Moines Independent Community School District.pdf
-a transcript of a radio interview with law professor Catherine Ross
Supreme Court Landmark Series: Tinker v. Des Moines.pdf
Consider the points made by each source about the issues surrounding the Tinker v. Des Moines case.
Write an essay analyzing the arguments of those who believe certain kinds of speech should be prohibited within an educational setting and those who believe the opposite. Base the analysis on the specifics of the Tinker v. Des Moines case and the arguments and principles set forth in the sources. The essay should consider at least two of the sources presented.
II. Reading: "The Fog Horn" by Ray Bradbury (Test Nov. 30 (A)/Dec. 1 (B))
- “The Fog Horn” GoogleSlide