Starter: what skills do you have to show in Section A of Unit 3 exam? You need to be able to argue. Only one side!

‘The answer to continued high crime rates is to give more power to the police.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? (40 marks)

Section B You are given a statement and you have to argue both sides and then come up with a relevant conclusion. It is worth 40 marks

Draw this table under the heading: Police should have more powers Examples taken from the sources Examples taken from your own knowledge

Texts A and B and Own Knowledge sheet Activity 1)Read texts A and B 2)Write down all the examples/reasons from the source as to why the police should be given more power- put them in the middle box 3)Can you think of any of your own examples/reasons as to why the police should be given more power- put them in the outer box (look at own knowledge sheet

Some arguments for giving police more power... police are the intermediaries and can be victims of violence and need the ability to defend themselves. people do not always take responsibility for their own actions, they may be affected by drink or drugs, and can be a danger to themselves and others. respect for authority appears to have declined and the police feel they can no longer rely on the public’s self-restraint and co- operation to maintain order weapons are frequently carried, even by the very young, and, to protect society, the police need to be able to act on their instincts

Draw this table under the heading: Police should not have more powers Examples taken from the sources Examples taken from your own knowledge

Before we look at texts C and D. Watch these clips. hN4&feature=related MVdl-9SQ

Activity 1)Read texts C and D 2)Write down all the examples/reasons from the source as to why the police should not be given more power- put them in the middle box 3)Can you think of any of your own examples/reasons as to why the police should not be given more power- put them in the outer box Texts C and D and Own Knowledge sheet

Some arguments for not giving police more power... power can be exploited and greater power could lead to corruption and inappropriate actions. people must be allowed the right to protest and express their opinions; this might be compromised by increased police powers. individuals have a responsibility to respect the rights of others and also a right to order their own lives without excessive interference. crime levels are actually falling, suggesting that the police have adequate powers already.

‘The answer to continued high crime rates is to give more power to the police.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement? S – tate your position- a statement of the candidate’s position on the issue: whether you feel you agree or disagree with the statement. A – a reference to the position that others may have, giving some examples from the text and from your own knowledge, but with which you disagree. B – the case for the position that you agree with, supported with examples by way of evidence, from the text and your own knowledge. C – the conclusion reached on the basis of the evidence in B, and referring back to S, making clear your own considered judgement – it is important that time be left for this. Produce an essay plan using SABC