Justice Debate Prep

This worksheet guides students in preparing for a debate on whether Raskolnikov’s punishment was just or unjust. Learners gather evidence in a two-column chart, listing arguments for both sides. They then write a short position paragraph using at least two pieces of textual evidence. Additional debate practice questions require students to analyze exile, guilt, confession, and the influence of Sonia. This activity strengthens evidence-based reasoning and helps learners form coherent arguments grounded in the novel.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Argument Writing

English Language Arts – Using Text Evidence

English Language Arts – Reading Literature: Interpretation of Justice Themes

English Language Arts – Speaking and Listening: Debate Preparation

This worksheet is part of our Crime and Punishment Worksheets collection.