The Second Amendment
The American Constitution is built on rights. Many people perceive the Second Amendment as both a right and an obligation. They will argue that you need the freedom to carry arms because you are obligated to protect yourself and your family - with a deadly weapon.
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Others claim that the Second Amendment is outdated. They argue that the right to carry arms causes a violent society. They believe that ownership of guns should be governmentally controlled, making it more difficult to acquire a weapon.
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So what's more important: Freedom of action or Gun Control?
Understanding the second Amendment
Read the text to understand what the second amendment is. There's a glossary for some of the difficult words - use it and use a dictionary if you need it.
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American Voices
While reading
Read the text 'American voices' and gather some genuine American opinions on the subject. Who do you agree the most with and who do you disagree the most with? Take a few notes - you will be using it in class.
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After you have read
Discuss in pairs (1 boy and 1 girl):
A
Why do Amanda and TJ feel they need to meet a burglar with a gun?
How would you (or your parents) react if you found a burglar in your house?
How would you (or your parents) react if you found a burglar in your house?
B
Which person do you agree with the most and why?
Breaking down the second amendment
Stay with your partner.
While reading
Read the text and do the first assignment in the text.
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After you have read
Do you agree with the second amendment? The language is not up to date. How about the message?
Rewrite the second amendment to your liking in both language and message. Post it on one or both of your blogs.
Rewrite the second amendment to your liking in both language and message. Post it on one or both of your blogs.
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