Do you agree? Why?

Learning objectives:To explore the father’s, mother’s and

foetus’ rights when looking at abortion.

To consider if we think some rights are more important than others.

Read pages 82-3

Take a double-page spread in your book. In the middle write ‘Rights’.

The sections you need to make notes on are:

Rights of the unborn childRights of the motherRights of the father

Extension: ‘A woman can legally deprive a man of his right to become a parent or force him to become one against his will.’ Why is this? Give reasons for your answer.

Rank the rights on whose you think is the most important:

Mother’sFather’sUnborn child’s

Why did your rank them in this way? Write a paragraph to explain your

opinion.

Read the sample answer on page 94.

What mark would you give it? Why?What would you include in the

answer?

Write an answer to the question on page 94.

Use the mark scheme to inform your answer.

Use what you would have included in your answer.

Use your notes from your spider-diagram.

ForAgainstReligious viewMy viewEvaluateReligion

Mark each other’s answers using the mark scheme.

What mark would you give it out of 6?

What did they do well?What could be improved?

Rewrite your answer using the feedback from your partner.

Answer the question in your workbook – due next week.

Why are rights important when discussing abortion?