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Just Mercy Movie: Lesson, Viewing Guide with Pre/Post-Activity Guide, and Quiz
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"This past year was the first time that I used Just Mercy in my English classroom. This resource was engaging for my students and kept them actively involved during class. Just Mercy was one of their favorites of the year."
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Explore the American criminal justice system, its racial biases, and the fight for justice with this comprehensive study guide for the critically acclaimed movie "Just Mercy."

This guide serves as a robust tool for educators aiming to illuminate issues of racial bias, injustice, and inequity, alongside the power of advocacy within the criminal justice framework.

This guide includes:

  1. Pre-Watching Activity: Kickstart the process by discussing the concept of a fair trial, the rights of accused individuals, and providing an overview of the real-life case of Walter McMillian. These discussions help set the stage for deeper understanding.
  2. Watching Activity: A graphic organizer to help facilitate critical thinking while viewing the documentary. This isn't merely a tool to ensure attentiveness but is designed to provoke thoughtful engagement with the material.
  3. Post-Watching Activity: Encourage students to analyze the film's themes, research other real-life cases of wrongful conviction, and formulate potential reforms to prevent similar injustices.
  4. Quiz and Answer Key: Gauge students' understanding with a 25-question quiz complemented by a detailed answer key.
  5. Differentiation strategies for diverse learning needs.

The "Just Mercy" movie guide bridges the gap between theclassroom and the real world, giving students an insight into the reality of racial bias in the justice system and the profound impact of advocacy. This resource is not just a study guide but an invitation to discussion, introspection, and action for a more equitable future.

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Just Mercy Movie: Lesson, Viewing Guide with Pre/Post-Activity Guide, and Quiz

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Grades
7th - 12th
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22
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Teaching Duration
3 hours

What others say

"This past year was the first time that I used Just Mercy in my English classroom. This resource was engaging for my students and kept them actively involved during class. Just Mercy was one of their favorites of the year."
star
Emily G.

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Description

Explore the American criminal justice system, its racial biases, and the fight for justice with this comprehensive study guide for the critically acclaimed movie "Just Mercy."

This guide serves as a robust tool for educators aiming to illuminate issues of racial bias, injustice, and inequity, alongside the power of advocacy within the criminal justice framework.

This guide includes:

  1. Pre-Watching Activity: Kickstart the process by discussing the concept of a fair trial, the rights of accused individuals, and providing an overview of the real-life case of Walter McMillian. These discussions help set the stage for deeper understanding.
  2. Watching Activity: A graphic organizer to help facilitate critical thinking while viewing the documentary. This isn't merely a tool to ensure attentiveness but is designed to provoke thoughtful engagement with the material.
  3. Post-Watching Activity: Encourage students to analyze the film's themes, research other real-life cases of wrongful conviction, and formulate potential reforms to prevent similar injustices.
  4. Quiz and Answer Key: Gauge students' understanding with a 25-question quiz complemented by a detailed answer key.
  5. Differentiation strategies for diverse learning needs.

The "Just Mercy" movie guide bridges the gap between theclassroom and the real world, giving students an insight into the reality of racial bias in the justice system and the profound impact of advocacy. This resource is not just a study guide but an invitation to discussion, introspection, and action for a more equitable future.

Similar Resources

—> The Central Park Five Documentary Viewing Guide with Pre- and Post- Watching Activities

—> A Class Photo Investigation of the 1963 Children’s Crusade Civil Rights Movement

—> Civil Rights Investigation through Gordon Parks photo American Gothic

—> The Black Panthers Documentary Viewing Guide w/Pre- & Post-Watching Activities

—> Tulsa Burning Documentary Viewing Guide

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—> Don’t forget to leave feedback. You will receive TPT credits that can be used on future purchases.

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This past year was the first time that I used Just Mercy in my English classroom. This resource was engaging for my students and kept them actively involved during class. Just Mercy was one of their favorites of the year.
Emily G.
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Grades taught: 11th

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