JM Project: Policy Proposal

Candace·

Social Justice

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Grade Level9th Grade

SubjectSocial Justice

Original Prompt

create a low stakes research assignment for my students to do. They can choose between writing a 3 paragraph policy proposal (introduction to issue (what is happening, who is affected, where do we see this in the book) supported with research/textual evidence, second paragraph is what should change (propose 1 specific policy that would improve the conditions [define what constitutes a policy]), and their third paragraph conclusion on why this would help the issue. Needs at least 2 credible sourc...

This resource outlines a structured approach to crafting a policy proposal addressing a social justice issue as depicted in Bryan Stevenson’s 'Just Mercy.' It includes guidelines for writing a three-paragraph proposal, which emphasizes the introduction of the issue and its personal impact, the presentation of research-based solutions with credible sources, and a conclusion discussing the potential positive societal effects of the proposed policy. Additionally, it outlines various social justice issues such as juvenile justice, death penalty reform, racial bias in the criminal justice system, and mental health in prisons. The resource also provides a checklist for evaluating sources and criteria for assessing the quality of the policy proposal.