This
article,
first published in the South Florida Sun Sentinel describes the
charges made in the arrest of a popular high school senior who
was also
the class president.
Imagine
that you live in Cooper City and have been hearing about this
crime, almost daily, on your local television news. You live across
the
city from the boy who was arrested and do not know him; therefore,
you have an impartial opinion about the court decision. Because
you have been learning about computer crime in your Business Computer
Technology
class,
you understand the seriousness of the crime better than some
of your friends. Your friends respect your knowledge and want to
hear your opinion. Based on your research and knowledge, do you
think that the charges made in the arrest are fair. Why or why
not? Was the person who left the password on a note-pad also guilty?
Why or why not?
Write a three
to seven paragraph persuasive essay explaining your position regarding
the fairness of the decision.
You
will have the remainder of the period today to organize your thoughts
and begin writing. Be prepared to finish your essay
in class tomorrow or for homework tomorrow night.
We will discuss
the things you have learned and your opinion of this court decision
in two days. Enjoy your project!
Assignment
Summary >
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Technology Facilitator,
West Millbrook Middle School, Raleigh, NC.
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October 14, 2008
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