Mock Trial*/Law
(High-School Level)
Standards
Reading Analysis:
Student
critiques significant data for pro/con (prosecution/defense) viewpoints
Expressive Language:
Speaking: Student speaks effectively for different audiences in order
to persuade, explain, and describe.
Receptive Language:
Listening and Viewing: The student demonstrates, analyzes and evaluates
in order to communicate ideas and concepts.
Assessment / Product
or Culminating Activity
Culminating Activity
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Student written defense and prosecution court
case tried at regional competition
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Successful teams advance to state competition
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First place team at state competition advances
to national competition
Assessment
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Lawyer coach developed rubrics
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Teacher coach developed rubrics
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American Bar Association members evaluate
at competition
Gifted Strands
Communication
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Improvement of listening skills
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Development of extemporaneous speech
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Development of public speaking
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Clarify and defend point of view
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Interest Development
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Enhancement of lifelong learning
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Introduction to controversial issues
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Career exploration
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Develops community responsibility
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Thinking Skills
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Development of logic
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Use of synthesis and analysis to present ideas
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Formation of debating skills
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Independence
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Development of self-management skills
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Develop personal responsibility
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Improve self-direction
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Development of self reliance
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Activities
Preparation:
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Learn rules of evidence and hearsay
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Learn specialized vocabulary of law
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Research pros and cons of issue/topic of trial
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Learn the role of law in daily life
Practice:
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Create a character and role for each witness
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Write direct and cross examination of witnesses
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Use communication skills to persuade and audience
*High School Mock Trial
Program: http://www.gabar.org/mocktrial.htm
Local resource: http://www.civicvalues.org
© APS Gifted Task Force/Advisory
Committee
Fall 2002