The Case Police vs. Jack Jones

Theft? Murder? Breaking and Entering?

Promethean PracticeWere you absent this week or last?Be sure to see me if you need to complete your Promethean Practice Questions.

Each one of these is a Classwork Grade.

EQ: How do I apply persuasive and expository techniques in a real world context?

ELACC8SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.ELACC8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.Include topics from current national and international issues of debate as well as historical issues to build background knowledge.Construct informational documents according to real world parameters.

Today I will prepare for the mock trial by completing the steps outlined for my role.

Mock Trial Dates

Graded Assignments: Individual Expository and /or

Persuasive Piece for TrialDue: End of class on Monday, February

10, Mock Trial Practice Due: Tuesday & Wednesday, February

11, 12 Mock Trial

Due: Tuesday, February 18,

Mock Trial All resources are from :http://www.abc.net.au/mocktrial/thecase/thecase.htm

Graded Assignments: Complete the Anticipation Guide based on facts about

the case. Daily Grammar Practice (Participation / Test Grade

every Friday) Individual Expository and /or Persuasive Piece for

Trial Participation in the Mock Trial

Daily Cooperation / Involvement in Preparing for the Mock Trial

Questioning the Witnesses…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg99EFnTMzg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQQkGpzmk1M

Building Background 1. What is the name of the defendant? 2. What is one objection the prosecution

makes? What is a piece of physical evidence

presented in the case? What is a type of circumstantial

evidence presented in the case? What do you notice about the tone of

the trial?

Background Information… View the video of “Jack and the

Beanstalk.” Take notes on the events using the

graphic organizer provided. Be prepared to discuss your notes/ideas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB0UklgJBnI

Individual Assignments Defendant – a written summary explaining what occurred on the days leading up

to and including the day of the event.

Defense Team- opening statement, closing statement, questions for defense witness, questions for prosecution witnesses.

Prosecutor Team -opening statement, closing statement, questions for defense witness, questions for prosecution witnesses.

Judge – a written report explaining Georgia law on breaking and entering, murder, and stealing. You must also verbally explain the law to the jury at the end of trial.

Witness – a written summary explaining what you saw, heard or experienced. What is your version of the story? You must know it enough to communicate it on the stand when you are asked questions.

Jury – a written report explaining the role of a jury and how jury’s are selected. You will come together and decide Jack Jones’ verdict.

Court report – a written report explaining the facts in the case, including both sides main arguments and how the case plays out.

Media report- a persuasive piece keeping the public away of every step of the trial, includes facts but uses persuasive devices to keep the audience interested. You will present this each day of the trial as a summary of what has happened.

The Charges http://www.abc.net.au/mocktrial/thecase/charge.htm

What does a courtroom look like?http://19thcircuitcourt.state.il.us/SiteCollectionImages/crtroom.jpg

Step in a trial… Calling of Case by Bailiff: "All rise. The Court of _______________ is now in session. Honorable

Judge ______________ presiding.

Opening Statement: First the prosecutor (criminal case) or plaintiff's attorney (civil case), then the defendant's attorney, explain what their evidence will be and what they will try to prove. 

Prosecution’s or Plaintiff's Case: Witnesses are called to testify (direct examination) and other physical evidence is introduced. Each witness called is cross-examined '(questioned so as to break down the story or be discredited) by the defense. 

Defendant's Case: Same as the third step except that defense calls witnesses for direct examination; cross-examination by prosecution/plaintiff. 

Closing Statement: An attorney for each side reviews the evidence presented and asks for a decision in his/her favor. 

Jury Instructions (Jury Trials Only): The Judge explains to the jury appropriate rules of law that it is to consider in weighing the evidence. As a general rule, the prosecution (or the plaintiff in a civil case) must meet the burden of proof in order to prevail. In a criminal case this burden is very high. In order for the accused? Are some parts of the trial more important than others? Would you trust a jury of your peers to determine your guilt or innocence? Students should also explore their reactions to playing attorneys, witnesses, jurors, and the judge. What roles do each play in the trial process?