September 17 th , 2010

1. September 17th, 2010 Intro to Mock Trial

2. Sponge Activity: Socratic Seminar • Read the handout that was given to you when you walked in the room. • Highlight key words that help you understand the meaning of a Socratic Seminar. • Why is it important to discuss your ideas with others?

3. Activator Where Do I Fit? • View the Mock Trial video. Which role in the mock trial video interests you the most? Why? Could you see yourself playing that role in our Mock Trial?

4. E.Q. How do I state my position on a topic, in a clear and convincing way? Today I will learn how to actively listen, discuss, and support my position on topic because opinions with evidence are more valuable than those without.

5. Who’s Guilty? • Now that you have read “Monsters on Maple Street” and collected evidence (notes), it is time to form an opinion. • Let’s take a poll! • How many of you believe that _________ is guilty?

6. The Monsters are Due on Maple Street • Let’s collect evidence. • Create a source book called “Mock Trial Evidence.” First state your position. _______ is responsible for the events that occur on Maple Street. • ________is the Monster on Maple Street.

7. Evidence • Now go through the text and list three strong reasons to support your position. • ___________ knew more about the event than anyone (p. ___) • On page ______, ___________ said, “I had a feeling this would happen.” • ____________ was the only person that was missing when the events occurred. (p.__)

8. Socratic Seminar Refer to Handout for Rules and Responsibilities.

9. Closing: 7 words or less • Describe your experience participating in a Socratice Seminar.