"Suicide is the Homocide of Innocence..."

Warm-Up
What do you feel the number one cause of death is among youth between the ages of 18 and the age of 25?
List the top 3.
1.
2.
3.

ROPES from Invincible
Invincible "Ropes" feat. Tiombe Lockhart from Okayplayer on Vimeo.

Why do you feel MTV banned her video, if it spoke truth?
1. (Answer one paragaph)

NIMH: Click HERE

Suicide in the U.S.: Statistics and Prevention (From the NIMH)

Suicide is a major, preventable public health problem. In 2004, it was the eleventh leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for 32,439 deaths.¹ The overall rate was 10.9 suicide deaths per 100,000 people.¹ An estimated eight to 25 attempted suicides occur per every suicide death.²

Suicidal behavior is complex. Some risk factors vary with age, gender, or ethnic group and may occur in combination or change over time.

1. What are the risk factors for suicide?

2. Are women or men at higher risk?

3. Is suicide common among children and young people?

4. Based upon these statistics and your knowledge of suicide, why do you feel MTV would not show this video.




Assignment:
Write a letter to MTV expressing your views on Invincible's video, and whether or not they should rescind their decision.
1. Use persuasive language.
2. Use personal experience, if applicable.
3. MTV shows videos they say people want to see; let them know if people should see this video and why.

Extra Credit:
Write a letter to Invincible, expressing your views on her video. Use personal experiences, memories, thoughts. The letter should be at least one page long, and be sincere and honest.
This letter will be given to her.