Journal #2 O Scenario: You are at home alone watching your young siblings/cousins. You happen to look out the window and notice a man lurking around outside your window. He notice you and makes an attempt to break the window. Select one of the following courses of action, and explain why you chose to respond in this manner: O You grab the children you are watching and run. O You grab a weapon (knife, gun, etc. and attempt to attack the intruder). O You scream, hoping the noise will bring attention to your neighbors and someone will come to your rescue. O You dial 911, hoping the police will respond in time. O Sample Introduction: If I were home alone watching my young siblings and someone attempted to break in I would __________________________________. I would respond in this manner because I feel as though __________________.

Emergency Case Study Today’s Topic: The Death of Trayvon Martin Today’s Red Flag Words 1. Horrifying 2. Maddening 3. Grotesque 4. Enforcement 5. Suspicious 6. Authorities 7. Investigation 8. Legislature 9. Resembled 10. Confrontation 11. Provocation 12. Reasonably

The Case of Trayvon Martin O Current event – an event that takes place in society that is relevant to all members of the population. O Trayvon Martin O 17 years old O African American O Shot dead O His killer may go free O You must decide, is this fair?

What you need to know before reading: O Florida’s Self-Defense Law O …states that a person defending their home or occupied vehicle from an "unlawful" forceful entry or attempted forceful entry by another may use deadly force to stop the invasion or attempted invasion of the property. This means someone is trying to break in or steal your property without your permission.