1. Dead Man walking Arguments from the film for and against Capital punishment WALT: WILF People expressing views sensitively People listening to each other Recording our views as a portfolio piece

2. Discussion Points. Are some crimes unforgivable Should a Christian always forgive? Can the state decide if people deserve to die?

3. Matthew Poncelet On death row for murder and rape Sister Helen Visits Matthew to offer support Matthew's defence lawyer. "Ain't nobody with money on death row" "We need the jury to see Matthew as a man, a son not an animal" The Chaplain Matthew has broken God's laws and deserves to die

4. The real Sister Mary Prejean The film is based on her book about her visits to a man on death row for killing two teenager She has witnessed five executions She has also written about executed prisoners whom she thinks were innocent

5. Name Dead man walking Are these arguments for or against capital punishment? Do you agree with the statements? Give reasons for your answers. “Ain’t nobody with money on death row.” This is an argument ____________ capital punishment.I think this because ___________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ I disagree/ agree with the statement because ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “Everybody deserves forgiveness” This is an argument ____________ capital punishment. I think this because ___________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ I disagree/ agree with the statement because _______________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth” This is an argument ____________ capital punishment. I think this because____________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ I disagree/ agree with the statement because _______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________