CLN 4U – UNIT CULMINATING ACTIVITY
PART A: PHILOSOPHER’S DEBATE
RATIONALE:
This is your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of a given philosopher/theorist and their
perspectives on law and justice generally, and a specific legal issue.
INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS FOR EVALUATION:
I.
a 1 - 1 ½ page, double spaced report that outlines:
 a short profile of who the philosopher/theorist was. (1/2 page)
 their philosophy on law, including their viewpoints on legal concepts. (3 or 4 sentences)
 how the philosopher/theorist would define justice. (1 or 2 sentences)
 one quote from the philosopher/theorist that demonstrates their views on law and
justice and an explanation of why you chose that quote. (3 or 4 sentences)
 the philosopher's view on the topic using the philosopher's ideas to support your point.
(6 – 8 sentences)
II.
a creative presentation involving a debate among 4 different theorists on a given topic:
 The presentation is informal and should be creative (game show, guest appearance on
talk show, mourners at a funeral, etc.).
 You should take on the role of the philosopher/theorist for the entire presentation.
 You should clearly articulate how your philosopher/theorist would feel about the given
legal issue.
 To prepare, each member of the group should share with the others what their
philosopher would think about the legal issue, and create a 5 minute script which what
outline the similarities and differences between the theorists.
 The above will be done in a group of 3 or 4 chosen by me.
DUE DATES:
I.
Report: Wednesday, February 18
II.
Debate Presentation: Friday, February 20
REPORT RUBRIC
KNOWLEDGE
/10
THINKING
/10
COMMUNICATION
/10
LEVEL 1
50 – 59%
LEVEL 2
60 – 69%
LEVEL 3
70 – 79%
LEVEL 4
80 – 100%
-few ideas are logically
& fully developed
-several errors in
presentation of
information
-chooses a quote
somewhat relating to
law & justice but
cannot clearly state
why it was chosen
-demonstrates
difficulty analyzing
philosopher's view of
topic and why
-few ideas are
expressed clearly and
coherently
-writing structure
demonstrates difficulty
with spelling, grammar,
punctuation
-some ideas are logically &
fully developed
-information is
inconsistent in its accuracy
-most ideas are logically
& fully developed
-most of the information
has a high degree of
accuracy
-chooses a quality quote
relating to law & justice
but provides a general
defence for why it was
chosen
-demonstrates effective
analysis of philosopher's
view of topic and why
-ideas are logically & fully
developed
-information has a high
degree of accuracy
-chooses a quote relating
to law & justice and has
difficulty defending why it
was chosen
-uses some analysis of
philosopher's view of topic
and why
-some ideas are expressed
clearly and coherently
-writing structure is below
grade level in spelling,
grammar, punctuation
-most ideas are
expressed clearly and
coherently
-writing structure is
organized with few
errors in spelling,
grammar, punctuation
-chooses a quality quote
relating to law & justice
and provides solid
defence for why it was
chosen
-demonstrates highly
effective analysis of
philosopher's view of
topic and why
-ideas are expressed
clearly and coherently
-writing structure is
highly organized with
flawless spelling,
grammar, punctuation
PHILOSOPHER DEBATE RUBRIC
LEVEL 1
50 – 59%
KNOWLEDGE
/10
THINKING
/10
APPLICATION
/10
COMMUNICATION
/10
LEVEL 2
60 – 69%
LEVEL 3
70 – 79%
LEVEL 4
80 – 100%
-demonstrates little
understanding into
philosopher’s ideas
-has difficulty
determining areas
where philosophers
agree/disagree
-demonstrates some
understanding into
philosopher’s ideas
-is inconsistent in
determining areas where
philosophers
agree/disagree
-demonstrates
understanding into
philosopher’s ideas
-can determine some
areas where
philosophers
agree/disagree
-demonstrates in depth
understanding into
philosopher’s ideas
-can determine areas
where philosophers
agree/disagree
-has difficulty applying
understanding of
philosopher to their
attitude towards legal
issue
-shows inconsistent
ability to apply
understanding of
philosopher to their
attitude towards legal
issue
-several ideas are
developed logically &
fully
-some word choice is
appropriate
-presents with some
confidence
-is inconsistent in their
contribution to
presentation
-is inconsistent in
speaking clearly and at
an appropriate pace
-shows ability to apply
understanding of
philosopher to their
attitude towards legal
issue
-strong ability to apply
understanding of
philosopher to their
attitude towards legal
issue
-most ideas are
developed logically &
fully
-most word choice is
appropriate
-presents most of the
time with confidence
-contribution to
presentation is
appropriate for grade
level
-speaks clearly and at an
appropriate pace most of
the time
-ideas are developed
logically & fully
-appropriate word choice
-presents with confidence
-significant contribution
to presentation overall
-speaks very clearly and
at an appropriate pace
-few ideas are
developed logically &
fully
-word choice is
inappropriate
-presents with little
confidence
-needs to contribute to
presentation in a more
meaningful way
-has difficulty speaking
clearly and at an
appropriate pace