Monday, September 24, 2012

September 28

READ-A-THON
Bring your novel to class (the one you checked out from the library last week)
Fill out the reading log
Answer the following question: "Describe the main character both physically and psychologically

Vocabulary quiz

Homework:
MOCK TRIAL
Over the weekend, print the case and 
re-read the witness statements for your side (Defense or Prosecution)

The main idea of the play Twelve Angry Men is that we need to think before we make big decisions in life. We will continue this unit this week and next as we work on our own mock trial.  Get ready to play the parts of lawyers and witnesses. This is a blast!

Here's the case of Beck Martin vs. The State of Utah

As we read through the case today, I want you to keep track of specific details from the witness statements.  At the end of the week, you will be writing opening statements and cross examination questions, and you can't write effectively without specific details.
(The ,+and here is similar to the grammar sentence we had at the beginning of the period today.  Can you explain why?)

Here's a list of the vocabulary for Friday's quiz.  It is taken from the case we are studying
Vocabulary found in Beck Martin vs. The State of Utah

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