Assignment Paper

1. Compare & Contrast Essay assignment — with outline, essay and works cited page — (Chapter 14 “Cruel and Unusual” is an episodic chapter that can be read out of order. It’s helpful to your C & C essay assignment!) is due. 2. Make sure to have read the Compare & contrast material. Video lecture and the two supplemental youtube videos. 3. Make sure to have viewed 15 to Life: Kenneth’s Story Documentary. It will be a part of your Compare & contrast essay assignment. While viewing 15 to Life: Kenneth’s Story, take notes on and answer the following questions as you watch the documentary: A. Could Kenneth share the blame with anyone for his crimes? Why or why not? If yes, who and why? B. Does Kenneth show personal responsibility and accountability (answering for your actions) for his actions? How does he or how doesn’t he? C. What do Kenneth’s earned diplomas and certificates, and his overall prison conduct say about him? Why? D. Consider the juvenile offenders Kenneth Young from 15 to Life: Kenny’s Story; Charlie in “Surely Doomed” Chapter 6; Trina Garnett, lan Manuel, Antonio Nunez in “All God’s Children,” Chapter 8. Consider the adult offenders described in the book: Herbert Richardson in “Old Rugged Cross” Chapter 4; Lourida Ruffin in “Stand” Chapter 2; Ralph Meyers “Mockingbird Players” chapter 2; Avery Jenkins in “Mitigation” chapter 10; and even innocent Walter McMillian. What similarities do adult and juvenile offenders have in common? What differences do they have? 4. Examine Works Cited Basics pdf.

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