Mock Trial class

by Froggybee

Jul 27, 2011

Hello! I need some help! I am looking for a novel that focuses on a trial but would be appropriate for gifted 8th graders (all reading at a high school level). I am teaching a mock trials class and want to incorporate a novel. My first thought was To Kill a Mockingbird, but it isn't exactly what I want. Any help would be appreciated!

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MO Teacher Froggybee,

Can't think of a novel that I know for a fact doesn't contain R-rated material, but you might look at Grisham's courtroom dramas more closely.

OR... read two plays: Twelve Angry Men and Inherit the Wind.

Best of luck.

Jul 28, 2011

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Teri On 7/27/11, Froggybee wrote: > Hello! I need some help! I am looking for a novel that > focuses on a trial but would be appropriate for gifted 8th > graders (all reading at a high school level). I am teaching > a mock trials class and want to incorporate a novel. My > first thought was To Kill a Mockingbird, but it isn't > exactly...See More

Jul 28, 2011

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Ken in Las Vegas On 7/27/11, Froggybee wrote: > Hello! I need some help! I am looking for a novel that > focuses on a trial but would be appropriate for gifted 8th > graders (all reading at a high school level). I am teaching > a mock trials class and want to incorporate a novel. My > first thought was To Kill a Mockingbird, but it isn't > exactly...See More

Jul 28, 2011

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Mark One book that comes to mind is Monster, by Walter Dean Myers.

Another idea would be Twelve Angry Men -- though it doesn't have an actual trial scene.

But teachers have crafted "mock trial" lesson plans for many novels (and historical situations).

Jul 29, 2011

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Mark My link in the prior email was garbled somehow. My intent was to link to a Google search for the phrase

[ site:lessonindex.com "mock trial" ]

which brings up links for a dozen novels.

Jul 29, 2011

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