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It's not as easy as it seems to put together a mock trial. Make that job easier by using this comprehensive resource. Teachers choose from a list of court cases that adapt to any class setting.
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Instructional Ideas
- Work with the debate teacher and create an entire unit on court cases before the mock trial
Classroom Considerations
- Suggests using a setting such as an auditorium instead of the classroom to make the mock trial feel more real
- Requires a court trial scenario, either using real-life inspiration or a fabricated one
Pros
- Includes ideas to differentiate the mock trial
- Provides extension ideas based off of different state standards in Virginia (easily adaptable to other state standards)
Cons
- None