Introducebasic objections for realism: ● ● ● Speculation: Witness is asked to guess or infer instead of providing facts. Leading Questions: Lawyer is suggesting the answer in their question. Relevance: The question or evidence is unrelated to the case.
Teach students how to make and respond to objections appropriately.
5. Closing Arguments ● ● 6. Jury Deliberation ● ●
Prosecution : Summarizes the evidence and explains why the defendant should be found guilty. Defense : Summarizes their counter arguments and evidence, urging the jury to acquit the defendant.
The jury discusses the case privately, considering the evidence and arguments presented. Teacher Tip : Guide the jury to focus on the facts, not personal opinions or biases.
7. Verdict ● ●
The jury returns to the courtroom and announces the verdict. The judge formally declares the verdict and concludes the trial.
Post-Trial Activities
1. Debrief and Reflection
● Lead a class discussion:
○ What were the strongest arguments on each side? ○ What evidence or testimony was most persuasive? ○ How did the process change your understanding of the case?
2. Written Reflections ● Ask students to write about their experiences: ○
○ What did they learn about legal systems, history, or ethics? ○ What would they do differently if they participated again? How did they prepare for their role?
3. Extensions
● Encourage further research: ○ ○ Historical accuracy of the trial. How the issues discussed relate to modern-day events. ● Create a public presentation or video recording of the trial.
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