Freedom of the press

The First Amendment gives what right?

• People the freedom of Speech

• People the right to bear arms.

• Newspapers, magazines and other publications the right to print whatever they see fit.

The First amendment right does not apply to who?

• Churchs

• Schools

• Office buildings

• People in Texas

Why can schools censor what they publish?

• Because they are public publishers.

• Because they ignore the government.

• Because they are seen as private publishers.

• Because they pay for it.

Which school started the "Freedom of Press" controversy?

• Wilkinson Middle School

• St. Louis High School

• Supreme Court High School

• Hazelwood High SChool

What is the author's claim on the topic? (Use your notes for the definition of claim)

• He believes that schools should not censor their newspapers.

• He believes that schools should censor their newspapers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

Which line from the text proves the author's opinion?

• "One case even made it to the Supreme Court , in Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier."

• "In my view it is not right that adults enjoy greater freedom of speech in their newspapers than students."

• "This will make them better citizens and our entire democracy stronger."

• "In 1988, the Supreme Court ruled 5-3 in favor of the school."

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What were the TWO controversial articles in Hazelwood High School about?

• Drinking & driving

  AND

  Teen Pregnancies

• Divorce

  & Teen Pregnancy

• Divorce & School Lunches

• Free Speech & Teen Pregnancy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

Claim is-

• The author's position on a topic.

• Specific examples used to support an opinion.

• The opposing sides view on a topic.

• Persuasive

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

The author's purpose of an argumentative text is to --

• Entertain the audience.

• Persuade the audience

• Inform the audience

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

An argumentative text is a text when the author states his opinion or claim and uses evidence to support the argument.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B