DAILY AGENDA: Global Studies -- 3rd Hour

Monday, Nov. 28, 2016

What well learn
Today well scrutinize the controversial reign and untimely death of King Charles I of
England. To do that, well engage in a mock trial of the king, looking at why he conflicted
with Parliament, how those disagreements came to a head, and whether he was ultimately
right to act the way he did.

How well get there

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Do Now
Reminders: Turn in your Master Tailor worksheet and Current Event!
Optional Group-work Time (10 minutes)
Mock Trial

Why this matters

Its one thing to know the facts. Its another to be able to analyze and scrutinize key people
and events in history. This exercise will give us a chance to engage with the subject of King
Charles I in a deeper, more productive way.

By the end of this class, youll...

Articulate a coherent defense or critique of King Charles I

Analyze the various counter-arguments related to the king

What youll turn in

Mock Trial Evaluation Sheet (attached)

Extra Duty
If you were late or assigned the Extra Duty assignment, do a worksheet from the green
folder.

Reminders

Your Master Tailor and Current Event #3 a

ssignments are now more than a week
late. Turn them in ASAP
Your new Current Event assignment is due Friday

Name: ___________________________________
MOCK TRIAL EVALUATION FORM
1. Evaluate your OWN side:
a. Circle your side:

Defense

Prosecution

b. My role in my group: _______________________________________________

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c. Evaluate your opening statement, witnesses, cross examination, and closing
argument. EXPLAIN your answers.
i.
Whats the BEST part of your groups case, and why? ____________
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ii.

Whats the WEAKEST part of your groups case, and why? ________
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d. One new fact I learned in researching this case is: _____________________

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e. Group work evaluation: Is there anything Mr. K should know about how well
the group members worked together (or didnt)? _________________
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2. Evaluate the OTHER side:

a. What was the strongest part of the OTHER SIDES case, and why? _______
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b. Name one good point the OTHER SIDE made: _________________________
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c. What was the weakest part of the OTHER SIDES case, and why? ________
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d. Name one point the other side made that you think is wrong. List the point,
and write your counter-argument: _____________________________
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3. Secret ballot: How would you vote if you were on the jury? Is King Charles I guilty of
crimes worthy of death, or is he innocent (circle one)?
Innocent

Guilty