了解美国司法制度中的关键概念

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1、Unit3MoreCrimeandLessPunishment教学目的1.了解美国司法制度中的关键概念。2.学习文中一些长句的写法。3.学习议论性文体中显著的写作特征。4.通过课文理解与主题讨论使学生能够使用相关短语与表达方式。教学内容1.讲述美国司法制度中的陪审团制度与主要司法原则2.课文的理解与分析3.表达方式的学习与强化4.议论文的写作技巧5.学生辩论教学重点1.课文的理解与分析2．文中大量表达方式的学习与强化3.议论文的写作技巧教学方法讲授，问答，辩论，练习教学手段播放PowerPointI.       BackgroundinformationA.

2、    AbouttheauthorRichardMoranRichardMoranisacriminologistandaleadingexpertontheinsanitydefense,capitalpunishment,andthehistoryoftheelectricchair.Theauthorofnumerousarticlesandreviews,MoranhasalsowrittenarticlesfortheWashingtonPost,ChristianScienceMonitor,NewYorkTimes,andNewsweek.Th

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7、uiltyorinnocent.Then,thejudgewillpasssentence.Inmanyjurisdictions,themajorityofajuryisnotsufficienttofindadefendantguilty,all12membersmustagreetotheperson’sguilt.GuidingprincipleThecourtmustprovetheaccusedperson’sguiltbeyondareasonabledoubt.Inotherwords,theaccusedisheldinnocentuntil

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