School / Home Connection
Philanthropy: Rights and Responsibilities
Dear Family,
I have been learning about rights guaranteed to me in the Bill of Rights. In Part I of this activity, I would like to describe five basic rights guaranteed to us. In Part II of this activity, I would like to propose an action which I will defend as relating to one of those rights. It is my hope to convince you to grant me permission to have that right. I hope you enjoy doing this assignment with me. It is due on _________________.Sincerely, _____________________________ Student's signature
Objectives:
The learner will:
- Identify and describe five rights guaranteed to citizens in the Bill of Rights.
- Evaluate and defend desired actions and choices as they do or do not relate to guaranteed rights.
Part I—My Rights Guaranteed in the Bill of Rights
List the five rights guaranteed to you by the Bill of Rights in the space provided. Then describe them to your parents. As you explain each one, your parent will write down your descriptions.
RIGHTS DESCRIPTION 1. 2
.3. 4. 5.
Part II - In Defense of an Action - Is it "Right?"This is an action for which I hope you will grant me permission: ______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
I think this action is defended by the right, ___________________________________________
because ______________________________________________________________________
After you have read my thoughts expressed above, let's talk about it.
Parent comments: ____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Parent signature: ____________________________________________