Court Writer
Pre-Trial Portfolio Assignments:
- Notes (including all the info. below)
- Printed copy of the brochure
Goal: Create a brochure that provides an overview of the case for spectators to review during the Mock Trial. Please include the following in the brochure:
- A summary of the novel The Outsiders
- A 10% summary of the case
- Prosecution’s Main Argument (Claim)
- Defense’s Main Argument (Claim)
- Direct Quote from the Prosecution Attorney
- Direct Quote from the Defense Attorney
- List of the Class Roles in the Mock Trial
- Copy the Mock Trial Schedule (use the Mock Trial Script or your Quiz)
- Include a glossary of your 11 vocabulary terms: objection, objection overruled, objection sustained, opening statement, closing statement, direct examination, cross examination, verdict, testimony, perjury, defendant.
- At least 2 pictures.
***Email Mrs. Powers the brochure & print a copy for your portfolio when finished.