September 17th, 2010
Intro to Mock Trial
Sponge Activity: Socratic Seminar
• Read the handout that was given to you when
you walked in the room.
• Highlight key words that help you understand the
meaning of a Socratic Seminar.
• Why is it important to discuss your ideas with
others?
Activator
Where Do I Fit?
• View the Mock Trial video. Which role in the
mock trial video interests you the most? Why?
Could you see yourself playing that role in our
Mock Trial?
E.Q.
How do I state my position on a topic, in a clear
and convincing way?
Today I will learn how to actively listen, discuss,
and support my position on topic because
opinions with evidence are more valuable than
those without.
Who’s Guilty?
• Now that you have read “Monsters on Maple
Street” and collected evidence (notes), it is time
to form an opinion.
• Let’s take a poll!
• How many of you believe that _________ is
guilty?
The Monsters are Due on Maple Street
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Let’s collect evidence.
Create a source book called “Mock Trial
Evidence.” First state your position. _______ is
responsible for the events that occur on Maple
Street.
________is the Monster on Maple Street.
Evidence
• Now go through the text and list three strong
reasons to support your position.
1.___________ knew more about the event than
anyone (p. ___)
2. On page ______, ___________ said, “I had a
feeling this would happen.”
3. ____________ was the only person that was
missing when the events occurred. (p.__)
Socratic Seminar
• Refer to Handout for Rules and Responsibilities.
Closing: 7 words or less
• Describe your experience participating in a
Socratice Seminar.