Nov. 17

November 17, 2016

E.Q: Use inferences to draw conclusions about the murderer on Soldier Island.

Obj: I can infer characters statement based on textual evidence.

I can justify my reasoning with textual support.

Starter:

Watch the trailer for the Lifetime version of And Then There Were None.

In 2-3 sentences explain if that is how you pictured the characters.

Vocabulary:

Word: Jury

Part of Speech:  (noun)

Dictionary Definition:a body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.

Your Definition:

Activity: Act as a juror to decide who is responsible for the deaths on Soldier Island.

Word: Defendant 

Part of Speech:(noun)

Dictionary Definition: an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

Your Definition:

Activity: Decide which defendant is guilty.

Activity:

1.  Gallery Walk

Take out your profile from yesterday.

Consider what your character would post on another character's wall.

You must comment on at least three people's profiles.

Make sure your comments are relevant and use complete sentences.

2.  Paired Reading

With your partner from the profile, partner read pages:

145-146
(III)

150-165

(VI-VII)

As you read, infer what your characters statement to the court would be.

If your character is dead, consider what questions the jury would still ask.

What information do you still want to know?

This will be helpful for the mock trial.

3.  Gathering Information

As a class, we will conduct a mock trial.

If your character is alive, you are responsible for creating a statement of innocence.

If your character is dead, you will serve as the jury.

You will be creating questions to ask each character.

As a whole, we will vote to see who we believe is guilty of the crime.

This organizer may help you with your statement.

 

You may also use this interactive version if you prefer it online. 

4.  Mock Trial

Each character will present their case.

The jury will then have a moment to ask any questions that are relevant to the proceedings.

 Closure:

Do you agree with the class' ruling?

Justify your reasoning.