Talking about Freedom: A Teacher's Guide to the First Amendment.

Intended to make the First Amendment relevant to young people by addressing issues that speak directly to their lives, this guide assists teachers in using "Talk about Freedom," a series of eight educational print advertisements (ads) for teenagers, in the classroom. The eight print ads presented in the guide address: (1) censorship of school newspapers; (2) what students wear as a form of expression; (3) school prayer; (4) what books students should be allowed to read; (5) racist, sexist, or hate-filled speech; (6) incendiary song lyrics; (7) parental warning labels for music albums; and (8) flag burning. The guide presents copies of each ad, suitable for student handouts or classroom display; ready-to-use exercises; discussion guides; and suggestions for interdisciplinary activities. The guide also includes a description of the First Amendment and key U.S. Supreme Court rulings related to the rights of students in public schools. A list of nine organizations that regularly address First Amendment issues and a description of other activities are attached. (RS)