Transcription of “12 Angry Men” Anticipation Guide - Ms. Deverin's ...
1 English 10 Twelve Angry Men Name _____ 12 angry men anticipation guide In the space provided, write a number in correspondence to the scale below. Agree or disagree for each statement based on your own personal beliefs and convictions. Then, in at least one complete statement, explain why you believe what you do. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly 1_____2_____3_____4_____5 Statement Number Explanation 1.) It is easy to hold an opinion that is not the majority. 2.) If someone is found guilty of a crime by court of law, then that person is guilty of that crime. 3.) If I found myself in a courtroom, I would want a jury of my peers to decide my fate. 4.) Certain people are more likely to commit a crime than others, especially those from poorer areas. 5.) Everyone is innocent until proven guilty. 6.) The Judicial System is always fair and impartial. 7.) A jury should be required to reach a majority vote, NOT a unanimous decision on a defendant s guilt/innocence.
2 8.) Everyone has some biases towards certain races, ethnicities, gender, etc. 9.) Victims/victims families should have a say in the defendant s punishment. 10.) The death penalty is the appropriate penalty for certain crimes.
