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Organizing the Facts Note-taking Guide
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Paragraph 1
Introduction
I. Introduction of the
topic—Give general
information about
the Amendment
Freedom of Speech have been
challenged and interpreted in
many cases, since its addition
into the Bill of Rights as part of
the First Amendment.
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Paragraph 2
Body Paragraph
II. Informing—What
is the Amendment?
A. What personal
freedom does the
Amendment
guarantee?
B. What is the
history of this
Amendment and
why was it
important to include
it in the Bill of
Rights?
A. “The right to freedom of
speech allows individuals to
express themselves without
government interference or
regulation.”
B. The First Amendment was
added into Bill of Rights in 1791
by our founding fathers. As said
by Tala Esmaili, “The First
Amendment of the United States
Constitution protects the right to
freedom of religion and freedom
of expression from government
interference.”