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Goals:
Goals:
Increase proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and critical thinking. Also analyzing and reasoning, listening and questioning.
Actively engage in the justice system and understand how it works.
Practice civic participation and prepare students to learn further about important justice issues.
The Weekly Schedule:
The Weekly Schedule:
Week 1: Students create group norms, learn what a Mock Trial is, and get to know each other
Week 2: Students use a mini-case to learn legal vocabulary and the flow and parts of a trial
Week 3: Students practice public speaking and oratory skills while making a persuasive speech
Week 4: Students use a mini-case to learn about witnesses and the burden of proof in criminal trials
Week 5: Students use a mini-case to learn about cross and direct examinations and practice both
Week 6: Students use a mini-case to learn about opening statements and closing arguments
Week 7: Students select a case and roles for their Mock Trial and use that case to create direct/cross
examination questions and opening/closings
Week 8: Full dress rehearsal of the Mock Trial
Week 9: Mock Trial with jury/audience on site
Week 10: Students reflect on Mock Trial and prepare for Final
Week 11: Final/ OCHS Speech and Debate team visits
Week 12: Field Trip, final reflection
Skills included in mock trial projects include (but aren’t limited to):
Skills included in mock trial projects include (but aren’t limited to):
Teamwork
Effective questioning
Identifying facts
Identifying responsible parties
Problem solving
Analysis of evidence
Working with alternative solutions
Building a theory of a case (or situation)
Understanding different perspectives
Public speaking
Collaboration
Reaching consensus
Persuasive writing and speech
Understanding consequences for actions
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