Crossroads Café
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Lessons Video Set A
Episode 1
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Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 7
Episode 8
Episode 9
Episode 10
Episode 11
Episode 12
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Lessons Video Set B
Episode 14
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Episode 16
Episode 17
Episode 18
Episode 19
Episode 20
Episode 21
Episode 22
Episode 23
Episode 24
Episode 25
Episode 26
In this episode....
Vocabulary
your rights during an arrest
giving directions, reading a map
physical descriptions of people
Grammar
Culture
conflicts of interest, law enforcement corruption, bribes
mistrust of the police, racial profiling
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Discussion Questions
Why do you think receiving gifts and free food from neighborhood businesses is against the police department's policy?
What do you know about police relations in the US? What are they like in your country? Do people generally trust law-enforcement officers?
Do you drink caffeine? How much per day? What advantages and disadvantages are there to caffeine?
Jess says, "It wouldn't be the first time an innocent man was found guilty." What does he mean?
Henry's grandparents don't speaking hardly any English. Why do you think that is? What do you think they should do?
Writing Prompts
Write a complaint letter
(more examples)
about a time you received poor service, bought a defective product or were treated disrespectfully.
Jamal: "At least now I know what it's like to be treated badly, just because of the way you look." | Jess: "I hear you."
Have you ever felt discriminated against because of your race, age, or sex? If a specific incident comes to mind, tell the story.
About
Lessons Video Set A
Episode 1
Episode 2
Episode 3
Episode 4
Episode 5
Episode 6
Episode 7
Episode 8
Episode 9
Episode 10
Episode 11
Episode 12
Episode 13
Lessons Video Set B
Episode 14
Episode 15
Episode 16
Episode 17
Episode 18
Episode 19
Episode 20
Episode 21
Episode 22
Episode 23
Episode 24
Episode 25
Episode 26