As a group, decide whether or not you think this is appropriate. Use what you learned in your class discussions to defend your case. Time permitting, have groups read their letters aloud. Then, each student writes a letter to the editor of their school newspaper, local newspaper or The New York Times explaining why they agree or disagree with the recent ruling. Students should use all of the information learned through readings and discussions to support their opinion.
Students can then submit their letters for publication.
Students will be evaluated on completion of journals, participation in class discussions, participation in group work, completion of letters to the principal, and completion of well-organized and thoughtful letters to the editor. Write the comment of each person interviewed on a notecard with his or her name next to it. Then look at the ruling. Find the sentence or sentences in the ruling that respond to the person's comment, and write it on the other side of the card. Research other court rulings regarding public prayer or the separation of church and state.