Sunday, February 2, 2014

February 3-7

Hi All,

Tic-Tac-Toe #3 will not be assigned. 


Monday
February 3
Crossword Puzzle ROTHMC

What is a trial?  What are some famous trials that you have heard about?  What is the purpose of a trial?  Who in ROTHMC could be put on a trial because of criminal activity?
Mock Trial preparation Periods (2, 5, 8 only)
ROTHMC Movie  Venn Diagram
Hw:  Finish puzzle


Tuesday
Body Metaphor in groups
Finish Movie Venn Diagram due
Mock Trial preparation
HW: NONE


Wednesday
Body Metaphor
File essays
Mock Trial preparation


Thursday
Mock Trial (2, 5, and 8)
STAAR practice
Present Body Metaphors
Finish Movie


Friday
Library Workshop #1

 
Mock Trial Guidelines

Objective:  You will put TJ Turner on trial for Mr. Barnett’s murder in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.  Is he guilty?  Is he innocent?  Was he framed?  Should he be sent to join a chain-gang? 
1.     You will be assigned a role, which you must research and write a paragraph summary of your role so you’re crystal clear about your responsibilities.



2.     What questions could be asked to help your side?


3.     What witnesses are important to the case?  Why?

Roles:
Defense Attorney (2)
Defense Witnesses (4)
Defense Clerk (1)
Defense Character Witness (2)
Prosecutor Attorney (2)
Prosecutor Witnesses (4)
Prosecutor Clerk (1)
Prosecutor Character Witness (2)
Judge (1)
Bailiff (1)
Jurors (12)


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