Tasks for the BBC case study

Read the following texts and answer the questions:

1.    The Gun Control Debate

What is the gun control debate about? How do people argue for and against gun control?

2.    State Laws

Does USA have the same laws about gun control in all states?

3.    Party Division

What is the general opinion of gun control among Democrats and Republicans?

4.    Interest Groups

Find out what a lobby group is. Why do you think there are big lobby groups working for and against gun control in USA?

5.    Alma

 Read the texts about Alma, make 10 questions, and post them on your blog. Answer one of your class mates 10 questions on his or her blog. You can work in groups of two or work individually. Comment on the answers you get.

6.    Brad

Read the texts about Brad. Make 10 questions for the texts. Work in groups with your questions. (In groups of 3)

7.    Facts

What facts do you find interesting and why? Find at least 5 facts. Discuss in groups.