Students should find articles dealing with death penalty and create a bulletin board showing the pros and cons of the death penalty through the use of articles from the internet, as well as explain the 8th amendment. Then have students present their issue to the class. Have each group create a pamphlet promoting the organization. The pamphlet should contain reasons why one should support the group. The pamphlets should make references to the appropriate amendments.
Pamphlets are excellent portfolio pieces.
From research conducted previously on the Internet using CongressLink and other sources students should have found examples of rights or limitations of rights in other countries. Have students share incidents in other countries where rights have been denied. As a final evaluation, have students write an editorial or essay explaining to what extent do Americans use their Constitutional rights. If Bill dies, weave got Al. Identifying Violations of Rights Each of the following situations is based on the experiences of colonists in America.