1. In your Interactive Notebook: Unit.Day 3.10 Mock Trial
ON YOUR DESK: 1) laptop (warming up)
2) Interactive NB
3) (Completed) Study guide
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
Today’s OBJECTIVE(S) -- WRITE THESE DOWN:
I can apply civil or criminal procedure

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. PROJECT: 40 Points Process Product Research (10) Preparation (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

6. Mock Trial Project Checklist
I understand my role in the project
I have read my assigned packet
I am an attorney
I have listed all evidence supporting my case
I have listed all evidence that damages my case
I have written an opening/closing statement
I have developed questions for direct-examination of witnesses
I have developed questions for cross-examination of witnesses
I am a witness or the defendant
I understand the importance of my testimony to the case
I know the facts I am supposed to testify about
I have met with the attorney who will do my direct-examination

7. 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

8. Jury instructions
Use the Juror note sheet to keep track of the facts in the case.
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
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

9. U.S. v. Stephens Opening Statements The Prosecution’s Case Prosecution
Defense
The Prosecution’s Case
Evidence
Witnesses
Detective Hughes
Direct Examination by prosecution
CROSS EXAMINATION by defense
Jordan Bright

10. U.S. v. Stephens The Defense’s Case Evidence Witnesses Tony Williams
Opening Statements
The Prosecution’s Case
The Defense’s Case
Evidence
Witnesses
Tony Williams
Direct Examination by Defense
Cross examination by prosecution
Dominique Stephens
Sidney Miller
Dr. Bobby Phoenix

11. U.S. v. Stephens
Closing Statements
Prosecution
Defense

12. U.S. v. Stephens Final Jury Instructions: REFLECTION
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.

14. New Columbia v. Archer Opening Statements The Prosecution’s Case
Defense
The Prosecution’s Case
Evidence
Witnesses
Pat Smith
Direct Examination by prosecution
CROSS EXAMINATION by defense
Dr. Alex Richards
Tyler Johnson

15. New Columbia v. Archer The Defense’s Case Evidence Witnesses
Opening Statements
The Prosecution’s Case
The Defense’s Case
Evidence
Witnesses
Dean Jesse Thomas
Direct Examination by Defense
Cross examination by prosecution
Dr. Jordan Mitchell
Chris Archer

16. New Columbia v. Archer
Closing Statements
Prosecution
Defense

17. New Columbia v. Archer Final Jury Instructions: REFLECTION
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.