English 11 Only

 Roles for Today:

Defense/ Prosecution: You are creating your opening statements. You will attempt to prove what to your jury? You will paint the character of Jack to be what kind of person?

What will we expect to hear from your side of the story?

Witness for Defense/ Prosecution: While the lawyers are busy preparing their sides of the argument. You can help. Create a set of questions the lawyers could ask you. Find Q & A that are supported from the book. The lawyers will get these questions and select which ones will help their cause. 

Jury: You are at ease for right now. But when the trial begins you are to take notes on all the evidence you hear. You will then be sequestered to the Jury Room to deliberate whether you vote guilty or innocent for EACH  charge. Did the lawyers present enough evidence either way to sway your verdict beyond a reasonable doubt. 

Expert Witnesses: Connect with your lawyers and draft statements for your side. Research any evidence on findings that would support your side. Help the lawyers create questions they could ask you, and have answers ready. Your lawyers will decide which questions to use.

Court Reporters: When a sensational case is about to be heard, reporters will publish an article about the tenor of the crowds outside or write about what we know so far. Together, write a newspaper article about the story. Something that gives background and context. Consider including some people outside the courthouse who give statements. Something like: The mother of the accused, Jack, was seen wiping her tears outside the courtroom. We asked her for a statement on her son’s charges to which she replied, “My Jacky is a good boy. A bit of a temper at times but he would never hurt a fly. I think those boys are just jealous of my son.” Others around the courtroom hold up picket signs reading “Cut his throat, Spill his blood. Justice for Piggy.” This courtroom looks like its going to be packed with lots of interested parties.  See article in the news today for a court case

Attempted Murder: minimum  4 years; maximum life in prison

Incitement to Riot:  minimum fine $1500; maximum 2 years in prison

Kidnapping: minimum 4 years; maximum life in prison

Cruelty to animals: minimum  6 months or $10,000 fine; maximum 18 months in prison

Assault/ Torture: minimum 5 years; maximum life in prison parole after 7 years

Intimidation:

Theft: full reimbursement of the cost of property;  maximum 2 years