Just Mercy Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2019)

Just Mercy Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2019) explores Bryan Stevenson’s incredible resolve and passion for justice. Challenge students to dig into Walter McMillan’s trial and the evidence Bryan discovered that led to his release. Write persuasive essays for, or against, the death penalty using context from the movie. Find hope in unexpected characters like Chapman and the sympathetic prison guard. Finally, ask students to do their own research into cases the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) has had in campaigning against life-without-parole sentencing for minors.

This movie is based on the true story by Bryan Stevenson in his 2014 book titled Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption.

This resource consists of 13 high-level, short answer and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students to regurgitate information.

This product .zip file includes:

• A student movie guide, PDF print version (4 pages)
• A student movie guide, PDF digital fillable form version (4 pages)
• A Google Forms & Slides Version of the Movie Guide
  *An answer key is included with this movie guide, however many answers will vary as students are encouraged to construct their own meaning from the characters’ dialogue and behavior. See the preview for samples.
  *CCSS alignment indicating standards met, PDF (1 page - see also preview image)
  **CCSS Note: I’ve taken the liberty of aligning certain reading standards with the act of consuming content via the movie instead. Although students aren’t reading they are asked to perform the same cognitive functions on the content that they consumed from the movie.

Distance Learning Tips:

• Distribute the digital PDF file or the google forms version to each student
• Use the screen sharing tool on your group call software to play the movie
• Pause the movie at each question to give students time to write/discuss

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