Category Archives: Crime and Punishment

Oscar Pistorius Granted Bail (sntv video)

Feb 22, 2013 Watch the video and answer the questions. What charges does Oscar Pistorius face? How long did the court hearing last? How did the magistrate justify the decision to release Pistorius on bail? What does Pistorius claim regarding … Continue reading

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Oscar Pistorius Girlfriend Shot Dead at Paralympian’s Home (sntv video)

Feb 14, 2013  Pre-viewing: vocabulary matching exercise Oscar Pistorius video vocabulary » create assessment Now watch the video and answer the questions. How old is Oscar Pistorius? Why has he been arrested? Where did the incident happen? How old was … Continue reading

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Sane verdict for Breivik satisfies Norwegians (Reuters video)

Aug. 24 – Victims, their families and residents of Oslo breathe a sigh of relief after Anders Behring Breivik is declared sane, and given a recommended sentence of 21 years in prison. Sarah Wali reports Watch the video and answer … Continue reading

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Troy Davis Execution

Troy Davis execution goes ahead despite serious doubts about his guilt.<p><p>Troy Davis Execution </p></p>

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Crime and Punishment – The Justice System

This is a set of two separate worksheets (not to be used in the same lesson), whose aim is to practice vocabulary related to the justice system and the trial process. There is a crossword puzzle in the first worksheet. … Continue reading

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Crime and Punishment – The Death Penalty

Apart from an article based on a true story, the worksheet contains a set of comprehension questions, two vocabulary exercises, a roleplay task and some questions for class discussion. Download: http://www.scribd.com/doc/60253812/Crime-and-Punishment-The-Death-Penalty

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