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Mock Trial: Class Preparation. This lesson will provide students with an introductory framework from which to understand the judiciary process.

Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of a courtroom such as: the basic structure and lay-out of a courtroom, the function of different roles judge, jury, defense, prosecutor. Criminal Justice - Law , Government , U. Handouts , Simulations. Mock trials have both of those qualities and then some! This resource has everything you need to put on a successful mock trial of the three little pigs. It took 5 days when I did it with my seventh graders.

I used three d. Activities , Other , Projects. PDF Activity. Hey Teachers! Teach the entire unit with this bundle! English Language Arts , Literature , Reading. Activities , Cooperative Learning , Novel Study. The Tell-tale Heart Mock Trial. Your students will love playing their roles when you transform your classroom into a courtroom!

Mock Trial for any text! Grades ELA, Editable. Transform your classroom into a courtroom and engage students in meaningful learning with this mock trial that can be used with any text! Use in print or digitally! This mock trial is completely editable and can easily be shared in Google Classroom.

Students learn how to support a claim their clien. Students will use close reading skills and cite text evidence to prove their case in this "Tell Tale Heart" Mock Trial. Then students will view a short mock trial procedure video.

Next, students will be assigned roles and d. Activities , Fun Stuff , Printables. This activity requires your students to "get in the head" of some of the main characters in Touching Spirit Bear. Novel Study , Printables , Projects. Students will experience the judicial system at work through this mock trial reader's theater. This reader's theater script has been designed for up to 26 students, but may be adjusted according to class size.

Please note that not all students will have a speaking part, but will still be a part of t. Civics , Criminal Justice - Law , Government. Cooperative Learning , Printables. Mock Trial Preparation and Script. This product includes graphic organizers to help your students gather ideas and information to present in a formal trial-like manner. You can use any literature story or informational text with this packet. Put a character or a historical figure on trial for crimes they've committed.

The possibiliti. Word Document File. Would you like to see your students rise to the highest of expectations? Do you want to have some of the most fun in your teaching. Cooperative Learning , Projects , Simulations. This is truly an authentic learning experience t. Show 2 included products. Teachers Toolbox for Mock Trials.

This toolbox gives you all the tools and handouts you need to run a great mock trial in your classroom! The tools are all classroom-tested and can be tailored to your needs. Toolbox for Teaching with Moc. Assessment , Classroom Forms , Handouts. In this mock trial, your students will act as court officials, witnesses, and jurors to determine if Snow White murdered Prince Charming. What could have driven her to such a crime? And did she do it? Your government or civics class will have a great time as they determine her guilt or innocence.

Activities , Simulations. My students read "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl every fall and this mock trial is always a lesson they remember and ask to do over and over.

Unfortunately it doesn't fit with every piece of literature. The lesson requires close reading, critical thinking, argument writing, oral communicatio. Activities , Cooperative Learning , Simulations. Fairy Tale Court - a mock trial mini unit. Fairy Tale Court is an activity that facilitates many ELA learning outcomes in a way that is highly engaging for students.

Students will develop research skills, engage in critical thinking, defend a position, play the role of a character in court, and practice presentation skills.

Students will lea. Activities , Research , Simulations. The People Vs. Andrew Jackson: Hero or Villain? If he were put on trial, what would the verdict be?

Students get to analyze both sides of this famous American president during this fun Common Core activity. Students will analyze primary and secondary sources to build their cases and then play to role of the lawyer. Native Americans , U.

Activities , Cooperative Learning , Projects. Alabama St. Comparing Events and Actions Among Mock Trial Witnesses — This graphic organizer can help students look at how different witnesses know, understand, and portray the events and actions within a case. This is also a great tool to build literacy skills of reading across multiple texts. Download Word version here Analyzing Mock Trial Witness Statements from Multiple Points of View — This worksheet will help students understand each witness better and having them read deeply into the role the witness plays from the prosecution, defense, and witness points of view.

It will also help students enhance their metacognitive knowledge of the witnesses and gain the literacy skill of reading a documents from multiple points of view. Activities , Cooperative Learning. Formats Included. Add one to cart. Buy licenses to share. Add to Wish List. Share this resource. Report this resource to TpT. The Teacher-Author indicated this resource includes assets from Google Workspace e.

Take a look at this list! Mock Trial Background Handout A helpful handout to give students the basic information they will need to understand how trials work Mock Trial Evidence Tracker A helpful tracker to aid students in note-taking and preparing for the trial Role Preference Sheet A sheet to help students choose their roles for the trial Courtroom Etiquette Handout A simple explanation of courtroom etiquette, including behavior and dress Language of Persuasion Student Handout A handout to help you give a mini lesson on ethos, pathos, logos, and charged words, which students will use later in their written arguments.

Team Outline An outline to help the prosecution and defense plan their arguments Jury Oath A handout to help jury members determine their responsibilities in the trial Defense Team Handout A graphic organizer to help the Defense Team write their remarks.

Comes with sample opening and closing statements. Juror Badges Add authenticity by giving each juror their own badge! Mock Trial Agenda A helpful agenda of events for the trial Jury Verdict The jury will sign their verdict upon agreement. Includes sample. Mock Trial Reflection Use this reflection to help students analyze the mock trial and their participation in greater detail Supplemental Activities Sketch Artist Activity Includes directions and rubric Courtroom Journalist Activity Includes directions and rubric Digital Version A version that can be used online for virtual teaching.

Please note that while most of the digital versions in our resources can be used by just one student, the digital version of this resource is still meant for whole-class use, with each student receiving a different role in the trial.

Students can still work in groups from home, as the teams will share slides to work on together. Total Pages.