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Criminal justice - law Common Core CCRA.W.4 resources
The Hate U Give Movie/Novel Comparison Activities
This is a comprehensive and standards-aligned guide for comparing the novel The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas with the movie version. I've included activities for students to analyze the movie's scenes, direction, cinematography, acting, dialogue, and setting, comparing each to the novel. I also include numerous writing, technology, and social justice action prompts for students. My resources are both differentiated for multiple levels AND editable so you can customize them for your students.The z
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Tell-Tale Heart Mock Trial - Edgar Allan Poe
Mr. Narrator is being charged with murder after killing his neighbor due to his "evil eye." Is he truly insane, or did he know the consequences of his actions? Your students will LOVE acting as witnesses, lawyers, and master debaters in this mock trial based on Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Tell-Tale Heart"! What better way to get students to practice literary analysis, argument development, and speaking and listening skills than with a mock trial! During this one week project, students wil
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6th - 12th
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The Outsiders Mock Trial
Johnny Cade is being charged with manslaughter after killing Bob the Soc. Was it self-defense, or will Johnny be Gone With the Wind? Your students will LOVE acting as witnesses, attorneys, and master debaters following their reading of S.E. Hinton's iconic novel The Outsiders! What better way to get students to practice literary analysis, argument development, and speaking and listening skills than with a mock trial! During this one week project, students will scour the text for evidence that su
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5th - 12th
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Just Mercy (nonfiction book) & 13th (documentary film) Bundle
This bundle includes resources for teaching Bryan Stevenson's nonfiction book Just Mercy and Ava DuVernay's documentary film 13th (which features Stevenson in many of its interviews).Includes guided reading/viewing questions, bell-ringer questions, and a supplemental lesson on the 13th, 14th, and 8th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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10th - 12th
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Three Little Pigs Mock Trial Activity - Digital - Project-based Learning
Take your civics, government, criminal justice, or bias & perspective learning digital with this mock trial project! Your students will listen to several version of The Three Little Pigs, then put the Third Pig on trial after walking through a series of slides about how a criminal trial looks in the American justice system. Assign some slides or all of them - they are all created for you.This product includes:- teacher pages with directions, the link to copy the Google-compatible presentat
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Three Little Pigs Mock Trial Project I Print & Digital Learning
Mock Trial Graphic Organizers
USE THIS PRODUCT WITH ANY MOCK TRIAL!This is a collection of graphic organizers and scripts that can be used with any mock trial, civil or criminal. Each item below includes scaffolded support in order to help students understand the main roles in a mock trial. In addition, there is a witness organizer and a court reporter organizer to engage those students who do not have a direct role in the trial. Included are the following resources to help students prepare, participate in, and reflect on cr
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
"Twelve Angry Men" Pre-Reading Slideshow Project
This project is a great one to use before having students read Reginald Rose's beloved play "Twelve Angry Men." It introduces students to The Innocence Project, a legal organization that specializes in helping to exonerate inmates who have been wrongfully accused and incarcerated. It gives them the change to explore the organization's website, peruse the cases, and choose 1 exonerated man/woman to spotlight in their project. More importantly, it gets students to think about the law, evidence, th
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Innocence Project Final Assignment
Engage your high school students in the art of persuasive writing with this comprehensive Defense Letter Assignment bundle for the Innocence Project! This captivating assignment challenges students to utilize ethos, pathos, and logos as they craft compelling defense letters advocating for the re-examination of wrongful conviction cases. With clear guidelines, structured scaffolding, and a focus on essential elements like topic sentences, evidence, commentary, and conclusion, this bundle empowers
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mock Trial Primer Resource Growing Bundle
This resource bundle includes the following resources:How to Write an Opening Statement & Closing Argument ActivityThis resource provides tools and strategies for students in grades 8-12 to learn how to write opening statements and closing arguments in mock trials. It equips educators with a straightforward lesson plan and supports students with clear instructions, practical tips, and structured templates.Included in the resource:Lesson Plan: A guided approach for teaching the construction a
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7th - 9th
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How to Write an Opening Statement & Closing Argument Activity
This resource provides tools and strategies for students in grades 8-12 to learn how to write opening statements and closing arguments in mock trials. It equips educators with a straightforward lesson plan and supports students with clear instructions, practical tips, and structured templates.Included in the resource:Lesson Plan: A guided approach for teaching the construction and delivery of opening statements and closing arguments.Student Instructions and Tips: Direct steps and helpful advice
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Civics Store Growing Bundle
Trial Project for The Stranger by Albert Camus (Cumulative, Summative)
This resource is student-facing assignment directions laying out thorough expectations for the dynamic, interactive murder trial of Meursault as a summative, cumulative project for their study of The Stranger. The Process:Some students will assume the roles of characters to play "witnesses"; teams of lawyers will assemble in the prosecution and defense; and reporters will write serious news pieces as well as sensationalized tabloid articles about the murder. All students will use close reading s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Stranger by Albert Camus: Novel Study Unit Bundle
Writing Direct and Cross-Examination Questions Primer
This resource is a practical guide designed to help students in grades 8-12 learn how to draft direct and cross-examination questions within a mock trial framework. This resource includes a cyberbullying case study, structured worksheets for organizing questions, and clear instructions for role-play activities. With a focus on real-world application, the lessons equip students with the skills to create clear, relevant, and effective questions, fostering critical thinking and legal analysis.Lesso
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Mock Trial Primer Resource Growing Bundle
Free speech, critical thinking activities, MS, HS assignments, freedom of speech
Free speech, critical thinking activities, MS, HS assignments, freedom of speechCOURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATE & INFOGRAPHIC ASSIGNMENT 20% OFFI AM CURRENTLY REDOING MY DILEMMA ONE SHEETS. THEY ARE NOW CALLED COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES.Are you looking for engaging and interesting material to stimulate classroom conversations? Do you want an educational product that explores fascinating court cases? Then look no further than COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES!COURT CASE SUMMARY DEBATES are the perfect too
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Title I Classroom: Too Kill a Mockingbird--Boo Radley Mock Trial
We sincerely hope to save you time and provide you with a high-quality, standards-aligned resource that puts students in the driver’s seat of their knowledge of the text. Furthermore, with the mock trial, you will be able to foster a more meaningful collaborative process between your students and you the teacher through collaborative inquiry, problem-solving, and expression.To be used most effectively, you may need to adjust the class roles to include or delete areas, separate and print out mate
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8th - 10th
Just Mercy Informational Poster Project
This assignment can be used as a pre-reading activity, completed in the middle of the reading, or done after. Included in this purchase are the student directions and rubric, as well as pictures of my students’ projects. This can also be adapted to a digital presentation.For this poster project, students are required to research all sides of a topic and remain neutral so that people who view the posters can come to their own conclusions. I allowed them to share their conclusions when they presen
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Mock Trial How-to Packet
This packet provides information on the process of conducting a mock trial for a novel or for any historical event. With most class sizes, you will need to conduct two trials with the jury and trial teams switching roles. The packet includes:Roles for the mock trialThe process for assigning roles and prepping for the trialTips on prepping and conducting the trialJury tracking sheetsReflection on the trial and the social dilemma of deciding when a crime is justified.The Easel Activity allows stu
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Crimes of the Century Research Project
Get students active and involved in your Government / Civics / Criminal Law class with this inspiring activity. With Instructor oversight, students research and then report on a famous--or infamous--criminal case. Perfect for tech-savvy students who enjoy presenting, this activity also is suited for the more reserved students who prefer not to be in the front of the classroom. Students love being their own private investigators, and teachers will love the excitement and energy that this activity
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Intro to Legal Reasoning
Intro to Legal Reasoning offers a high interest look at real-world legal cases in a writing focused mini unit. Contents include: 1) vocabulary exercise + introduction to legal concepts 2) case analysis example 3) FIHRR graphic organizer for legal writing with additional case example 4) synthesis writing exercise with additional with new case 5) teacher guide with suggested answers. This 2-day unit can spark conversation and provide robust material for compare and contrast and synthesis writing.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Legal Terms - practice court vocab in a news story (Great for 12 Angry Men)
I've used this to teach journalism and Twelve Angry Men; it is also useful in government and criminal law courses.The legal jargon used in relation to court trials can be easily confused or difficult to follow. This activity helps students acquaint themselves with the legal terms while having fun creating a made-up crime trial.The Easel activity is meant to be done first as it acquaints students with the terms and allows them to practice applying them as they are meant to be used.For a MOCK TRI
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Critical Thinking and Argumentative Writing
This 9 page booklet requires the game Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy published by Capcom. The game itself is 39.99 on Steam.Steam LinkDescription from Steam:Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy is a "classic courtroom adventure series that has sold over 6.7 million copies worldwide and is finally here. Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Innocence Project Brochure Bundle
Combining a research guide and step-by-step directions for creating a brochure about the wrongly convicted and The Innocence Project. For more details, see descriptions on each item in the bundle.
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9th - 12th
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1st Amendment and Free Exercise Clause (COVID-19 and Distance Learning)
This is a handout that takes students through the free exercise clauses of the first Amendment, asking them analysis questions along the way. It is formatted for google classroom and asks final questions that relate to COVID-19). In class, this sparks 1-2 days of very rich discussion and debate among students, so it can serve as fodder for three days of lessons!This other handout is all about the Establishment Clause: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/1st-Amendment-and-Establishment-Cl
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Law and Justice Curriculum
Police Officer Brandon Tatum - Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Video
Students will explore the vital role of law enforcement with this engaging and informative lesson plan and worksheet, designed for grades 3-5, that delve into the inspiring journey of Officer Brandon Tatum.Leo & Layla’s History Adventures is a time-traveling cartoon for grades 3-5 where a brother and sister duo meet historical figures throughout history while also learning life lessons along the way. The embedded links connect to the Leo & Layla video that can be watched before the lesso
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3rd - 5th
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Innocence Project Brochure
I used this as a way to get the students to use writing in a practical way, instead of just writing for me to see. The brochures were placed in a visible location in the library to spread the word to the other students about the plight of the wrongly convicted and The Innocence Project. We did this as a follow-up to the book, A Lesson Before Dying, in which a character was wrongly convicted, but it could also work as a stand-alone project in English or Social Studies or wherever you see fit. T
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Innocence Project Brochure Bundle
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