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ENGLISH II MAY 31st Get out a piece of paper to prepare for your part of the Lord of the Flies trial! Defense attorneys: sit together Plaintiff attorneys: sit together Jurors and characters: sit by yourselves (*Jack should sit with his defense attorneys half-way through the period; Ralph should sit with the plaintiff attorneys halfway through the period).

REMINDERS • Bring Lord of the Flies book on the day of the final. • Late Point of View and symbolism journals will be 10% off for each day late. • Many of those students who are planning taking honors English next year have not picked up the mandatory summer assignment from Ms. Boden. She will not be in today, but you MUST go to see her on Monday after school (write yourself a note). Failure to do so may prevent you from being enrolled in the course next year.

STANDARDS Reading 3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their appeal. Reading 3.9 Explain how voice, persona, and the choice of a narrator affect characterization and the tone, plot, and credibility of a text.

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL • Now that the boys have been rescued and brought back into civilization, Jack Merridew is on trial for double homicide (Simon and Piggy) and attempted homicide (Ralph). • We will have a trial to see whether or not Jack is guilty of these charges.

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL • Participants in the trial: • The defendant: Jack Merridew • Witness: Ralph (plaintiff's witness) • Witness: Roger • Witness: Samneric • Witness: a littlun’ • Witness: the naval officer • Witness: the Lord of the Flies • 6 Attorneys for the defendant (two ethos, two pathos, two logos). • 6 Attorneys for the plaintiff (two ethos, two pathos, two logos). • Jury members

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL • Witnesses: • Each witness must write out five of the most important views/priorities/beliefs that he holds, making sure to explain the reasoning behind it. For every position you describe, you must be able to verify your belief using events from the book. Direct quotes are appreciated. • You must anticipate (guess) at least three questions that the defendant’s attorney will ask you and then prepare responses. • Then, you must anticipate (guess) at least three questions that the plaintiff’s attorneys will ask you and then prepare responses (Ralph may work with his attorney).

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL • Defendant: • You must state your reasons for running the island as you did and come up for explanations concerning the death of Simon, Piggy and Ralph’s manhunt. • You must anticipate at least three questions that the defendant’s attorney will ask you and then prepare responses (you may work with your attorneys for these) • Write down three questions you expect and your responses for them. • Then, you must anticipate (guess) at least three questions that the plaintiff’s attorneys will ask you and then prepare responses. • Write them down.

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL • Attorneys (6 for each side): • You will need to write out the opening statement (arguments) for this case. Two attorneys must present the argument using ethos, two using pathos and two using logos. They should be a paragraph long each. • You will also need to prepare a list of questions for each witness. You can divide the witnesses up amongst your fellow lawyers on the same side. You will only have about two minutes to call and question each witness, so remember to keep your questions very brief. Also, remember that you do not need to call on each witness, but you should call on a good variety of them, not just pick one randomly. • Your questions should be either logos, ethos or pathos based

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL • Attorneys (6 for each side): • “I object!” Discrediting a witness completely or catching them in an inconsistency or a lie will add credibility to your case. • You may only object twice per witness. • At the end of the trial, you must come up with a closing statement for the case (again, one using ethos, one using pathos, and one using logos). The closing statement sums up all of the points that have been made thus far.

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL • Jury Members: • Before the trial, you must come up with the reasons that you expect to be brought up for why Jack is GUILTY and the reasons that will be brought up for why Jack is NOT GUILTY. (Give at least three reasons for each side of the argument). • During the trial, it will be your job to record each side’s main points and to also write down what evidence they are using to back up those points. If their points have no evidence, write that. Make sure you are keeping a thorough log of the trial, because if you miss anything important that another juror has written down (or that the teacher has written down), then you will lose points for not keeping a complete log of the trial.

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL • Jury Members: • At the end of the trial, you must decide whether the defendant is guilty of the charges brought forth. You will have a very short time to deliberate and come to a consensus on these issues. All jury members must agree on the verdict.

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL • The order of the trial: • opening statement by plaintiff’s attorneys (6 minutes) • opening statement by defendant’s attorneys (6 minutes) • interrogation of plaintiff’s first witnesses (plaintiff attorneys) • cross-examination of plaintiff’s witnesses (defense attorney) • interrogation of defense’s first witnesses (defense attorneys) • cross-examination of defense’s witnesses (plaintiff attorneys) • Interrogation of plaintiff’s second witness • Cross-examination of this witness by defense • Interrogation of defense’s second witness • Cross-examination of this witness by plaintiff • Continue questioning witnesses until time runs out… • closing arguments of the plaintiff & defense (6 minutes/side) • Deliberation by the jury (10 minutes) • Verdict

TRIAL PREPARATION Prepare your part of the trial. Here’s who should be working together: • Defense attorneys may work together (tomorrow, you should separate by ethos, pathos, and logos) • Plaintiff attorneys may work together (tomorrow, you should separate by ethos, pathos, and logos) • Jack should work with his defense attorneys • Ralph should work with the plaintiff attorneys • Jurors may work together (if they choose) • Other character should work on their own.

TRIAL PREPARATION • Witnesses: • Each witness must write out five of the most important views/priorities/beliefs that he holds, making sure to explain the reasoning behind it. For every position you describe, you must be able to verify your belief using events from the book. Direct quotes are appreciated. • You must anticipate (guess) at least three questions that the defendant’s attorney will ask you and then prepare responses. • Then, you must anticipate (guess) at least three questions that the plaintiff’s attorneys will ask you and then prepare responses (Ralph may work with his attorney). • Attorneys • You will need to write out the opening statement (arguments) for this case. Two attorneys must present the argument using ethos, two using pathos and two using logos. They should be a paragraph long each. • You will also need to prepare a list of questions for each witness. You can divide the witnesses up amongst your fellow lawyers on the same side. You will only have about two minutes to call and question each witness, so remember to keep your questions very brief. Also, remember that you do not need to call on each witness, but you should call on a good variety of them, not just pick one randomly. • Jury Members: • Before the trial, you must come up with the reasons that you expect to be brought up for why Jack is GUILTY and the reasons that will be brought up for why Jack is NOT GUILTY. (Give at least three reasons for each side of the argument). • During the trial, it will be your job to record each side’s main points and to also write down what evidence they are using to back up those points. If their points have no evidence, write that. Make sure you are keeping a thorough log of the trial, because if you miss anything important that another juror has written down (or that the teacher has written down), then you will lose points for not keeping a complete log of the trial. • Defendant: • You must state your reasons for running the island as you did and come up for explanations concerning the death of Simon, Piggy and Ralph’s manhunt. • You must anticipate at least three questions that the defendant’s attorney will ask you and then prepare responses (you may work with your attorneys for these) • Write down three questions you expect and your responses for them. • Then, you must anticipate (guess) at least three questions that the plaintiff’s attorneys will ask you and then prepare responses. • Write them down.

ENGLISH II MAY 31 st