ATTWN 150-180

April 7, 2015

E.Q: Who is responsible for the murders at Soldier Island?

Obj: I can infer characters statement based on textual evidence.

I can justify my reasoning with textual support.

Starter:

Recap what has happened so far.

Consider the pattern, the "murders", the characters, etc.

 

Vocabulary:

Jury (noun)- 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:

Context:

Activity: Act as a juror to decide who is responsible for the deaths on Soldier Island.

Defendant (noun)- an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

Your Definition:

Context:

Activity: Decide which defendant is guilty.

Activity:

1.  Paired Reading

With your partner from the profile, partner read pages:

150-165

VI-VII

As you read, infer what your characters statement to the court would be.

If your character is dead, consider what questions the jury would still ask.

What information do you still want to know?

This will be helpful for the mock trial.

2.  Gathering Information

As a class, we will conduct a mock trial.

If your character is alive, you are responsible for creating a statement of innocence.

If your character is dead, you will serve as the jury.

You will be creating questions to ask each character.

As a whole, we will vote to see who we believe is guilty of the crime.

This organizer may help you with your statement.

 

You may also use this interactive version if you prefer it online. 

3.  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:

Do you agree with the class' ruling?

Justify your reasoning.

Homework:

ATTWN 181-210

 Don't forget you have your Benchmark tomorrow!