Ashley Stevens's List: West Side Story/Gangs

This lesson is connected to a lesson plan on the book "West Side Story." This book introduces the concept of gangs and gang warfare. It eloquently shows the use of stereotypes between two gangs and how two lovers get caught up in an fight that they are not involved in. This article discusses the gang problem in Los Angeles, which can be connected a discussion on gangs and the problems they perpetuate today in society.

www.nytimes.com/2002/10/24/us/los-angeles-police-chief-faces-a-huge-challenge.html?scp=1&sq=Los Angeles Police Chief Faces a Huge Challenge&st=cse&pagewanted=2 - Preview

Gang_Violence on 2009-10-16

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Gang_Violence Gangs New_York_Times_Article on 2009-10-15

In this lesson, students will consider the relationship between gang violence and the factors that can contribute to its increase. After researching the issues behind one such factor, students will make recommendations for implementing changes in local government, law enforcement, and other local agencies, that may help reduce gang violence.

learning.blogs.nytimes.com/...do-the-right-thing - Preview

Gang_Violence Gangs on 2009-10-15