In your Interactive Notebook: Unit.Day 3.10Mock Trial

Today’s OBJECTIVE(S) -- WRITE THESE DOWN:

–I can apply civil or criminal procedure

• WARM UP– What role do each of the

following play in a trial:• Prosecutor• Defense lawyer• Witness• Defendant • Judge• Jury

– Discuss grading rubric for project

ON YOUR DESK: 1) laptop (warming up)2) Interactive NB3) (Completed) Study guide

Updates & Deadlines

• SUBMIT By Today:– Study Guide: through 3.10

• Make progress on mock trial checklist

• MOCK TRIAL Docket:– 1st Period: U.S. v. Stephens– 3rd Period: New Columbia

v. Archer• Today’s Plan:

– Warm UP– Rubric, Procedures &

Expectations– Jury Instructions– Trial

Current Events Discussion: Find an article today if you need to.

• All students must: – present an article at least once each week.– Final chance to present will be on Fridays; • last 15 minutes each Friday being dedicated to current

events discussions.

Weekly presentation and participation in class discussions on Current Events counts as 5% of your final grade.

The papers you will eventually write on controversial issues will count as 10%.

2nd Quarter paper due in December.

Mock Trial Project

• We will take two cases and act out a trial based on the evidence.– Each student will have a pre-assigned role. • YES! I picked you specifically for your role because I

think you will do a good job with it.• You may not change your role. • Don’t bother asking me, the answer will be no.• No, you may not have a different role.• No, you may not swap with someone.

PROJECT: 40 Points

• Process– Research (10)

• Effective use of class time to learn role

– Preparation (10)• Turn in all materials you

created, your notes, questions, etc.

• Working effectively with your team

• Product– Performance (10)

• How well you did in court as a speaker

• How well you came across• As a juror, did you pay

attention? Is the juror note form complete?

– Reflection (10)• The evaluation questions you

answer after your trial• DUE TODAY IF YOUR TRIAL WAS

YESTERDAY• DUE TOMORROW IF YOUR

TRIAL IS TODAY

Mock Trial Project Checklist I understand my role in the project I have read my assigned packet I am an attorney

o I have listed all evidence supporting my caseo I have listed all evidence that damages my caseo I have written an opening/closing statemento I have developed questions for direct-examination of witnesseso I have developed questions for cross-examination of witnesses

I am a witness or the defendanto I understand the importance of my testimony to the caseo I know the facts I am supposed to testify abouto I have met with the attorney who will do my direct-examination

Seating Arrangements

• Jurors on left side of room as you face board

• Defendant & Defense attorneys at center table

• Prosecution in the 3 desks closest to Mr. G-G’s desk

• Witnesses along back wall and near windows

Jury instructions1. Use the Juror note sheet to keep track of the facts in the case.2. After each phase of the trial, indicate whether you felt the

prosecution or the defense did a better job. Do this for:– Opening statements– Each witness– Closing statements

3. When the trial ends, review the case silently first and determine whether you believe the prosecution met the burden of proof or not.– Select a foreperson who will speak for and represent the jury– You may be sent to another classroom for deliberations.– Your verdict must be unanimous

U.S. v. Stephens1. Opening Statements

A. ProsecutionB. Defense

2. The Prosecution’s CaseA. EvidenceB. Witnesses

1) Detective Hughesa. Direct Examination by prosecutionb. CROSS EXAMINATION by defense

2) Jordan Brighta. Direct Examination by prosecutionb. CROSS EXAMINATION by defense

U.S. v. Stephens1. Opening Statements2. The Prosecution’s Case

3. The Defense’s CaseA. EvidenceB. Witnesses

1) Tony Williamsa) Direct Examination by Defenseb) Cross examination by prosecution

2) Dominique Stephensa) Direct Examination by Defenseb) Cross examination by prosecution

3) Sidney Millera) Direct Examination by Defenseb) Cross examination by prosecution

4) Dr. Bobby Phoenixa) Direct Examination by Defenseb) Cross examination by prosecution

U.S. v. Stephens

4. Closing StatementsA. ProsecutionB. Defense

U.S. v. Stephens

• Final Jury Instructions:– Must reach a unanimous verdict

• REFLECTION– All students who participated in this case now need

to complete the reflection questions on the back of your project description. This is worth 25% of your project grade.

New Columbia v. Archer1. Opening Statements

A. ProsecutionB. Defense

2. The Prosecution’s CaseA. EvidenceB. Witnesses

1) Pat Smitha. Direct Examination by prosecutionb. CROSS EXAMINATION by defense

2) Dr. Alex Richardsa. Direct Examination by prosecutionb. CROSS EXAMINATION by defense

3) Tyler Johnsona. Direct Examination by prosecutionb. CROSS EXAMINATION by defense

New Columbia v. Archer1. Opening Statements2. The Prosecution’s Case

3. The Defense’s CaseA. EvidenceB. Witnesses

1) Dean Jesse Thomasa) Direct Examination by Defenseb) Cross examination by prosecution

2) Dr. Jordan Mitchella) Direct Examination by Defenseb) Cross examination by prosecution

3) Chris Archera) Direct Examination by Defenseb) Cross examination by prosecution

New Columbia v. Archer

4. Closing StatementsA. ProsecutionB. Defense

New Columbia v. Archer

• Final Jury Instructions:– Must reach a unanimous verdict

• REFLECTION– All students who participated in this case now need

to complete the reflection questions on the back of your project description. This is worth 25% of your project grade.