Lesson Plan
Law Unpacked Lesson Plan
Students will distinguish between civil and criminal law by reading a leveled passage and completing targeted questions to classify legal scenarios correctly.
Understanding civil vs. criminal law lays the groundwork for civic engagement, helps students grasp how legal systems function, and builds critical thinking about justice and rights.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Reading
8 minutes
Step 3
Class Discussion
5 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Practice
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Assessment
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Warm-Up Discussion
Civil vs. Criminal Law
Examples
Let’s Read!
Worksheet Practice
Wrap-Up & Assessment
Reading
Worksheet
