Seminar Discussion
The Case Against Adnan Syed

For your final assignment in our Serial/The Case Against Adnan Syed unit, you will be participating in seminar-style discussions with two to three classmates, as well as Ms. Harris.

This discussion will last approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

During this discussion, you will be posed various questions, such as:

-	Who do you believe killed Hae? Why?
-	Are you convinced of Adnan’s innocence? Why or why not?
-	What do you think about Adnan’s friend, Rabia? (I.e., what are your impressions of her?) What role did she play in the case?
-	What do you think about Sarah Koenig, the creator of Serial podcast? What do you believe her intentions were as creator?
-	What are your thoughts on Jay? Do you believe he was honest when speaking with police?
-	In your opinion, what role did race play in this case?
-	In your opinion, knowing what you know now about the case, was justice served?
-	In what ways would the case be different if it happened today, as opposed to in 1999?
-	Can you compare this to anything else you have seen in the media or read about?
-	What lessons can we, as a society, learn from this case?
-	Do you believe that the case’s coverage in the media (e.g., through Serial and the docuseries) had an influence on Adnan’s fate?
-	What did you enjoy about Serial and/or The Case Against Adnan Syed? What did you dislike?

Etc…

Marking Scheme

Knowledge: Demonstrates a thorough understanding of both Serial podcast and The Case Against Adnan Syed; has filled in Organizer appropriately
													/10
Thinking: Supports points with clear evidence; arguments are convincing and well formulated
													/10
Communication: Speaks clearly and confidently; engages with classmates; responds to and poses questions
													/10

TOTAL:      /30

Organizer

Important Points About the Case:	
Anon was haes exboyfriend
Jay story was shoddy
Mr.swas the one who found the body
He also lacks a alibi
The body was found off to the side,in a area that anon shouldn't know about
The state butchered the phone based evidence

	

Points I Want To Make:	

The body was found off to the side,in a area that anon shouldn't know about
Mr.s lacks a alibi

	

Questions I Have: