Human Rights and Social Justice
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Objective
I can argue for or against a specific human right, using logical organization and a formal style to present claims, counterclaims, and a concluding recommendation.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 4:47Vetted channel
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Practice
7 questions
Define "human rights" as presented in the video, and explain why they are considered inalienable and universal.
Describe the historical context that led to the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
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Exit ticket
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“Choose the right to education. Present a claim arguing in favor of this right, a counterclaim against it, and a concluding recommendation that balances both perspectives. Use a formal tone. Choose the freedom of expression. Present a claim arguing in favor of this right, a counterclaim against it, and a concluding recommendation that balances both perspectives. Use a formal tone. Choose the right to digital privacy. Present a claim arguing in favor of this right, a counterclaim against it, and a concluding recommendation that balances both perspectives. Use a formal tone.”
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