Topic:
Steps to Trial
Unit:
Introduction to Mock Trial
Unit S.M.A.R.T. Goal:
Students will be able to execute the steps to trial to 80% accuracy without teacher assistance in 3 of 4 trials.
*Unit S.M.A.R.T. Goal written with this downloadable guide -> SmartGoals Template for Educators
Today’s Objective:
Students will be introduced to the steps in a jury trial.
*Lesson objective written with this downloadable guide -> Writing Learning Objectives Guide
Vocabulary/Concepts:
Mock Trial Skill – Cross Examination (V1)
Mock Trial Skill – Cross Examination (V2)
Mock Trial Skill – Direct Examination (v1)
Mock Trial Skill – Direct Examination (V2)
Mock Trial Skill – Giving Opening Argument (V1)
Mock Trial Skill – Giving Opening Argument (v2)
Online Resources for Today:
Mr. Tyler’s Google Criminal Behavior Student Toolbox
Agenda:
Warm Up:
Go to M.Socrative.com and enter room “A89559b4”
Results -> *sent to your individual student folders*
Task #1 (Introduction to Trial)
Step #1
Download the blank Cornell Note form below if you were gone yesterday. Title this document as “Period # – Your Name – Steps to Trial”
Download -> Cornell Notes (V2)
Step #2
We are going to review the basic roles in a trial.
Step #3
Next up we are going to finish taking a look at some video clips to help us see what each of these roles and steps look like.
Task #2 (Introduction to your cases)
Step #1
Download the case files below to your Google account so you have access. Read over them both and determine which case you would like to work on and on which side (prosecution or defense).
Case #1 Download -> People-v-McGrew (Criminal Case – Murder Charge)
Case #1 Google Doc -> People v McGrew
Case #2 Download -> Columbia v Chris Archer (Criminal Case – Murder Charge)
Case #2 Google Doc -> Columbia v Chris Archer
Step #2
Click HERE to be taken to the Period #1 Case Sign Up Sheet
Step #3
Download the blank Cornell Note form below. Title this document as “Period # – Your Name – Your Chosen Case – Your Positon”. For example “Period #2 – John Smith – People v McGrew – Witness”.
Download -> Cornell Notes (V2)
Depending on your roll your Cornell Notes have a different focus.
Attorney – opening/closing arguments = Your notes should be focused on building your argument for trial.
Attorney – Questioning (cross/recross – direct/redirect) – Your notes should be about what questions you want to ask each witness
Witness – Your notes should be focused on detailing out the elements of your witness statement.
Task #3 (Team Meetings)
Ticket Out the Door:
Downloadable PDF -> Ticket Out the Door
