Review the Academic Content Standards related to this lesson. Write a journal about whether or not it is a crime to hate, examples of hate in our society, and crimes that have been committed based on hatred toward a specific group of people. Except When They Do.
Students then share their responses.
Reread the article's title. Students discuss, in round-table format, their responses to the more general questions provided below. Students should be encouraged to share their opinions and insights, and the teacher should carefully facilitate the discussion. Each student should focus on only one issue and write a focused, well-organized argument about this topic. If time allows, the class can brainstorm possible topics.