Lesson

The Consequences of Online Hate Speech

What should the consequences for online hate speech be?

Grade

12

Time

50 mins.

Objectives

  • Reflect on whether hate speech is considered free speech.
  • Identify the reasons for and against regulating online hate speech.
  • Use the Take a Stand thinking routine to consider the potential consequences of online hate speech.

Vocabulary

freedom of speech . hate speech
freedom of speech the right to state one's opinions and ideas without being stopped or punished
hate speech an attack using any form of communication targeting a person or people because of a group they belong to -- race, gender, religion, ability, sexual orientation, etc.
Standards
This lesson meets standards for Common Core ELA, ISTE, CASEL and AASL.
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Lesson Plan

50 mins.