April 2, 2019
RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
RL.11-12.2 Determine two or more themes of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to produce a complex account; provide an objective summary of the text.
Obj: I can determine two or more themes and analyze the development of them over the course of the text through the use of objective summaries.
Starter:
Watch the clip from Presto.
Use the inference chart from yesterday to complete the starter.
Vocabulary:
Word: Jury
Part of Speech: (noun)
Dictionary Definition:a body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.
Your Definition:
Activity: Find an image you associate with this word.
Word: Defendant
Part of Speech:(noun)
Dictionary Definition: an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
Your Definition:
Activity: Decide which defendant is guilty.
1. Gathering Information
As a class, we will conduct a mock trial.
You will randomly draw either a characters name to represent or serve on the jury.
If you draw a character you will create a statement of defense and if you are a jury member you will be creating questions to ask each character.
Refer to the text to help build statements and questions.
The jury will vote to see who is guilty of the crime.
Use the persuasion map to create your statements to be presented to the class.
You may also use this interactive version if you prefer it online.
2. Mock Trial
Each character will present their case.
The jury will then have a moment to ask any questions that are relevant to the proceedings.
Closure
Explain whether or not you agree with the jury's verdict.
Homework
Read chapter eight.
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