Ch. 15 les. 1 Freedom of Speech

Ch. 15 les. 1 Freedom of Speech

Exploring the Essential Question

Learning Objectives

• Students will identify central ideas associated with freedom of speech.

• Students will evaluate examples of free speech and explain understanding through textual evidence.

Pre-Read Discussion

Read the examples below and decide if the speaker should be able to say or do the following:

• A student writes an article for the school paper that calls the principal names.

• A person gives a speech that encourages others to volunteer in their local community.

• A band performs a song at a concert that includes racial slurs.

Vocabulary:

• Pure Speech =

• Symbolic Speech

Read Chapter 15 lesson 1

Turn to page 560 in the Principles of Democracy textbook.

Multiple Choice

What is the central Idea of the section on page. 561, Free Speech in a Democracy?

• I can say whatever I want

• citizens and noncitizens alike have the right to speak freely

• there are no rights protecting free speech

• none of the above