The class will first hear from those who corresponded with death row prisoners for 25 minutes. They will then discuss scenes, themes and the Church's teachings on the death penalty from the book Dead Man Walking for 45 minutes. Finally, students will do a 5 minute self-assessment on their contribution to class discussion and what questions they would ask Sr. Helen if she visited class.
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1. What well do today:
Hear from those who corresponded with death-row prisoners (25 minutes)
Scenes, themes, and responses to Dead Man Walking; Church teaching on the death penalty (45 minutes)
In-class Learning Outcomes
Analyze arguments for and against the morality of the death penalty
Discuss major themes that emerge from Dead Man Walking about the death penalty and Christian commitment
Self-Assessment (5 minutes)
What did you contribute to class discussion today?
Imagine Sr. Helen were visiting class today. What would you most like to ask her? How do you think shed view
our discussion today?