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Journal #2
O Scenario: You are at home alone watching your young siblings/cousins. You happen to look out the window and notice a man lurking around outside your window. He notice you and makes an attempt to break the window. Select one of the following courses of action, and explain why you chose to respond in this manner: O You grab the children you are watching and run. O You grab a weapon (knife, gun, etc. and attempt to attack the intruder). O You scream, hoping the noise will bring attention to your neighbors and
someone will come to your rescue. O You dial 911, hoping the police will respond in time.
O Sample Introduction: If I were home alone watching my young siblings and someone attempted to break in I would __________________________________. I would respond in this manner because I feel as though __________________.
Emergency Case StudyToday’s Topic:
The Death of Trayvon MartinToday’s Red Flag Words1. Horrifying2. Maddening3. Grotesque4. Enforcement5. Suspicious6. Authorities7. Investigation8. Legislature9. Resembled10. Confrontation11. Provocation12. Reasonably
The Case of Trayvon Martin
O Current event – an event that takes place in society that is relevant to all members of the population.
O Trayvon Martin O 17 years oldO African AmericanO Shot deadO His killer may go free
O You must decide, is this fair?
What you need to know before reading:
O Florida’s Self-Defense LawO …states that a person
defending their home or occupied vehicle from an "unlawful" forceful entry or attempted forceful entry by another may use deadly force to stop the invasion or attempted invasion of the property.
This means someone is trying to break in or
steal your property without your permission.