Chris archer mock trials

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Walker v. To make sure all students are involved, consider running two trials simultaneously, which allows everyone to have a speaking role and students to serve as jurors in the other trial. To create a real-world vibe, transform your classroom into a courtroom. Madom set up a mock bench and name placard for the judge, a witness stand, an official table for the prosecution and defense teams, and a jury gallery.

Other small touches that you can include are a gavel for the judge and a podium for attorneys to use as needed. Embedded vocabulary: The trial format will allow you to teach academic language in a real-world context and have students immediately apply new words. Madom and I designed a weekly vocabulary tool for students to learn key terms, and I was struck by how many terms showed up in the opening and closing statements and cross-examination.

Code-switching: For students learning to code-switch between informal social discourse and academic discourse, the mock trial setting provides gravitas and a reason to practice the latter. To help students internalize the use of academic language and prepare their arguments, invite parents and community members into the classroom as coaches.

Oral argumentation: A lot of thinking goes into creating a compelling argument that is supported by evidence. Students spent weeks scouring case law and witness statements to come up with a storyline and an arc of reasoning. Close reading of text: Students had thick packets of material to review and analyze. Early in the unit, Mr. Madom guided students to tab each section of the packet with different colored Post-it notes, creating a framework for them to understand the structure of a case.

Next they meticulously analyzed each witness statement, looking for evidence to support their case and loopholes that the other side might use. Crafting great questions: I was blown away by the rigor of the questions that our young attorneys wrote.