Introduction
What is juvenile delinquency? What is the Juvenile Justice System? What are traits of a juvenile delinquent? Learn exactly this and ways to prevent such crimes by journeying through the following WebQuest.
Introduction
Are you or someone you know a juvenile delinquent?
Huh? Unsure exactly what a juvenile delinquent is? No need to panic! You are now going to be given the opportunity to research this topic. In order to answer this question, understand the book that we are going to begin to read, and gain the knowledge to inform others, you need to research this topic thoroughly. Don’t worry; this WebQuest will walk you through this journey step-by-step.
ARE YOU READY...BEGIN!
Task
Task
Your task is to research the following:
- What is Juvenile delinquency?
- What are traits of juvenile delinquents?
- What is the Juvenile Justice System?
- How is being tried as a juvenile different than being tried as an adult?
- What types of crimes do delinquents commit?
You will have to:
1.Collect data and pictures.
2. Record your findings.
3. Organize your information.
4. Create a brochure.
Process
Process
You will have three days to complete this project. Your job is to research the facts about juvenile delinquency by collecting data on the questions below. Use the Websites included for each question to help you attain the information that is needed. Record the information that you collect on the sheet provided. When you are done thoroughly researching each topic, you are to create a brochure to inform students about juvenile delinquency.
The following are the requirements:
- You need a catchy title. Remember who your audience is.
- You must included data on each of the following questions below.
- You must include at least FOUR pictures.
- The brochure must be attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.
- Grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling should be correct.
- Be creative!
- Review the grading rubric to see exactly what gets you the highest grade possible.
- Use class time wisely…three days is all the time you have!
Questions that need to be answered.
1. What is Juvenile delinquency?
https://legaldictionary.net/juvenile-delinquency/
2. What are causes/factors of juvenile delinquents/crimes ?
https://baysingerlaw.com/2018/03/factors-contributing-juvenile-delinquency/
- What is the Juvenile Justice System?
https://www.cfjj.org/jj-system-overview
https://criminal-law.freeadvice.com/criminal-law/juvenile_law/1756/
4. How is being tried as a juvenile different than being tried as an adult?
5. What types of crimes do delinquents commit?
http://www.orlandocriminalteam.com/blog/top-10-crimes-offenses-committed-juveniles/
Evaluation
Monster Brochure Rubric
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CATEGORY
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4
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3
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2
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1
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Use of Class Time
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Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.
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Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.
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Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
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Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.
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Required Elements
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The brochure includes all required elements as well as additional information.
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All required elements are included on the brochure.
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All but 1 of the required elements are included on the brochure.
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Several required elements were missing.
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Attractiveness
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The brochure is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
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The brochure is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.
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The brochure is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.
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The brochure is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
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Writing Conventions
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Capitalization, grammar and punctuation are correct throughout the brochure.
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There are 1-2 errors in capitalization, grammar or punctuation.
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There are 3-4 errors in capitalization, grammar or punctuation.
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There are more than 4 errors in capitalization, grammar or punctuation.
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Creativity
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Pictures correspond with topics. Student goes beyond the required expectations. It shows that a lot of thought went into brochure.
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Most pictures correspond with topics. Student met required expectations. Some thought went into brochure.
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Few pictures correspond with topics. Student almost met required expectations. Little thought went into brochure.
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Pictures do not correspond with topics. Student did not meet required expectations. Little to no thought went into brochure.
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Conclusion
Conclusion
Congratulations!
You have successfully finished this quest! In completing this assignment, you should have gained knowledge about juvenile delinquency. This knowledge gained will help you to better understand the book Monster by Walter Dean Myers.
Credits
Credits
Permissions
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