A Student Bill of Rights


Work Sheet:

I. Questions on the text:

1. Which of the demands by the students do you consider typically American? Make a list and explain your answer

2. Which demands do you think are justified? Make a list and explain your answer.

3. Which demands do you think are illusionary/unrealistic? Make a list and explain your answer.

4. Compare "to be secure in their person..." in the student version with the original Bill of Rights. In what way is the meaning different?

5. The language chosen seems to be unusual for high school kids. Analyze the stylistic level of the language. Why do you think they chose that language.


II. Going beyond the text:

1. Write your own "Student Bill of Rights" for your school with the 10 most important demands for you personally.