Legal Studies Series: Criminal Law

The Legal Studies Series on criminal law offers an enriching and stimulating learning experience, designed to help readers deepen their understanding of the complex concepts that underpin the legal system.

Each stage of the activity builds upon the previous one, guiding readers through a structured learning process that is both engaging and effective. With the help of this activity, readers will be able to grasp the fundamental principles of criminal law with greater clarity and confidence.

• In Stage 1, students prepare for the informational text by matching ten key vocabulary words with their definitions, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the text.
• In Stage 2, students dive into the informational text, reading it independently or with a partner, small group, or center.
• In Stage 3, students are tested on their comprehension with six multiple-choice questions, ensuring that they understand the material before moving on.
• In Stage 4, students explore a case study, again reading independently or in a group.
• Finally, in Stage 5, students are tested once more with six multiple-choice questions that assess their comprehension of the case study.

This resource contains:

• 1 informational text
• 10 essential vocabulary words with definitions
• 1 case study
• 12 multiple-choice comprehension questions (6 per reading) complete with answer sheets
• Answer strips for students to write their answers on (optional)

This resource is perfect for educators looking for an engaging and effective teaching tool, or for individual learners looking to develop their comprehension skills.

To ensure that this resource can be used time and time again, we recommend that the text, assorted vocabulary matches, and comprehension question and answer sheets be laminated for durability. This will help to preserve the quality of the resources, making them a valuable long-term addition to your teaching toolkit.

All the very best!