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Grade: Senior
Subject: Literature

#882. The trial of George

Literature, level: Senior
Posted Mon Mar 8 16:29:43 PST 1999 by Kathy Freeman (dfreeman2erinet.com).
Laurel Oaks, Wilmington, Ohio
Activity Time: one week
Concepts Taught: critical thinking

After reading the book or viewing the movie, have the students set up a mock trial. The students must decide if George committed murder.

Discusss legal terms and court procedures before students begin working on their trial preparation.

In past years I have invited a local judge to hear the case. I invite other classes to be the jury.