Task 1: Write a thesis statements Pick two of the topics below a,b,c or d . Write a thesis statement that reflect your position on those topics a. The accused in a criminal case is entitled to a fair trial. Sometimes, however, these rights come into question because of competing interests. As part of the right to a fair trial, the accused is entitled to cross-examine the Crown's witnesses so that he/she can observe their facial expressions, body language, and demeanour in order to assess their credibility. In one case in Ontario, a Muslim woman wearing a niqab (a face veil covering the entire face except for the eyes, mostly worn for religious purposes) was testifying as a witness in a sexual assault case. The accused argued that the witness's failure to remove her niqab violated his rights to a fair trial because he couldn't assess her credibility. What do you think should happen in cases like these? Which rights should prevail the right to a fair trial or the right to practise one's religion? b. Young offenders people between the ages of 12 and 18 who are arrested in Canada receive special rights and protections that are not given to people over the age of 18. Do you think that young offenders should continue to receive these additional rights or should they be treated the same as everyone else, if they are arrested for a criminal offence? c. There is a debate within Canadian society about how people who have been convicted of serious criminal offences should be treated. Some individuals argue that the sentencing process should focus on rehabilitation, and that long prison sentences are ineffective in addressing the reasons why people commit crimes. Others believe that the sentencing process should focus on punishment and support the current federal government's view that serious crime should have serious consequences, including mandatory minimum sentences for certain crimes. How do you think that the law in Canada should treat people who are convicted of serious offences? Should the law focus on rehabilitating the offender and reintegrating him/her into society, or should it place the emphasis on punishment, involving lengthy prison sentences? d. In Ontario today, many people in the workplace are facing serious issues, such as a low minimum wage, work that is restricted to part-time hours only, a lack of benefits, and last-minute shift changes without prior notice. Should the government of Ontario do more to protect employees in Ontario workplaces or would changes just cause additional problems? Task 2: Conduct research to support your thesis statements Make a "Research organizer make sure to record the information and below it put the websites link Task 3: Write an argumentative paragraph on each of your statements