As the jury unfolds on their arguments, they begin to switch their opinions. Starting off the count was eleven to one for guilty, slowly this converts as the jury talks about specific components in the case. In the end, the boy was found not guilty. #MockTrial@jschmidt_james
Juror number eight backed up her opinion on the case by re-enacting the scenario as the old man. She proved with her demonstration that the old man couldn’t have walked to his door, to see the boy running down the stairs, in under 20 seconds. #MockTrial@jschmidt_james
All debatable components of this case, such as the woman’s story, the stab wound, and the old man’s story are included in the discussion between all of the jurors. The jurors do a great job on providing emotion and facts in their responses. #MockTrial@jschmidt_james
The closing statements of the attorneys were solid and were supported by the evidence that the witnesses gave. The attorneys made their decisions based on what they heard and shaped a response to fit their decision. #MockTrial@jschmidt_james
The demonstration that Chris gave on the knife stabbing in the case provided evidence that there is almost no chance that the boy was able to stab his father. #MockTrial@jschmidt_james
John, Mia, and Joe gave relevant information from the script of Twelve Angry Men in their answers while answering their questions from the attorneys. They pretended to be their characters quite well. #MockTrial@jschmidt_james
Emma and Nicolette, the attorneys, thought outside of the box with their questioning of the witnesses. They asked everything specifically to make sure their answers were thorough and accurate. #MockTrial@jschmidt_james
#booktalk Mark does a nice job in going through the persecution Jackie Robinson had to endure, however, he went through it and was honored by everyone of all races.
#booktalk Alex explains the themes of “The Lord of the Rings” to explain that evil can go anywhere. Alex has a great understanding of the book and the setting and movement of the plot.
#booktalk Kaitlyn does a good job with explaining the conclusion and climax of the plot. She explains the difficulties of having deformities for Auggie in the book “Wonder”.
#booktalk Victoria spoke from her own memory and was fluent. Her explanation of the plot, themes, and characters was great. She explains the complexity and logic of the book based on the scythes.
#BookTalk Anthony Orlando describes the characters of “How to Kill a Mocking Bird” with great detail. He uses the characteristics to connect with the themes of the book.