Criminal Law
Welcome to Criminal Law / Mock Trial!
Criminal Law / Mock Trial is a class for students in grades 10-12 interested in the legal system, court procedures, and understanding law in everyday life, as well as developing public speaking and critical thinking skills necessary for conducting a Mock Trial. Using the popular “Street Law” curriculum and Mock Trial case materials developed by the Constitutional Rights Foundation, students will learn about the American legal system through traditional study and by preparing and participating in an in-class criminal Mock Trial. Students in the Law class are encouraged, but not required, to participate on River City High School’s Mock Trial competition team.
The Criminal Law / Mock Trial final exam is a performance of a complete Mock Trial. All students must perform as either attorneys or witnesses in order to pass the class. Parents, grandparents, administrators, and teachers serve as the jury and help score.
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Extra Credit
Extra Credit
Extra Credit for Films, Performances, or Exhibitions
Extra Credit Readings
Extra Credit Readings from The Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF); from any of the readings in their "Civics on Call" section or "Educating About the Judiciary" (there are several tabs with different topics to explore) dealing with subject matter related to this course.
Instructions:
1. Summarize the important points of the reading in your own words, in complete sentences. At least 3/4 page.
2. Answer the questions labeled "For Discussion and Writing" .
3. Your job is to demonstrate that you read and understood the reading.
FYI: There is no partial extra credit. All or nothing. Each write-up is worth 10 points. MAX: 3 per unit
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