Vacation Assignment for the Rapumentary

Hello, Campers:

As you know, we've been working very hard in class to complete the rapumentary project. Despite some setbacks, we should be able to complete the project shortly after we get back from vacation.

The only way that we can make that happen is if we all do our best, and continue to work hard. That means that over the vacation, you will be expected to complete the following.

1. You are expected to complete TWO VERSES for your group's rap.
2. One of the verses will be an INTRODUCTION. In other words, it will be just like the introduction to an essay. In that intro verse, you should reflect:

• The purpose of the Supreme Court
  
• Why the Supreme Court is important
  
• How the Supreme Court's decisions can affect Civil Liberties.
  

3. You will also be responsible for writing a verse based on one of your cases. Your verse MUST reflect:

• The BASIC FACTS OF THE CASE: Who's involved? What happened? How did the case get to the Supreme Court?
  
• The CIVIL LIBERTIES in question: What amendment? What right?
  
• The OUTCOME AND EFFECTS OF THE CASE: How did the court rule? Did this ruling EXPAND, or LIMIT CIVIL LIBERTIES

4. Please note that each group will lose TEN POINTS for each group member who fails to complete their verses, and bring them to class on January 2 (the day we return from vacation). If you are going to be absent, then email your team-mates. "....is absent, and he/she has the..." is NOT an acceptable excuse.

Here's a link to help you "kick it." Be Creative. Work Hard. HAVE FUN!!!