The Outsiders Novel Study Activity: "JOHNNY ON TRIAL" (Student Mock Trial)
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THE OUTSIDERS NOVEL STUDY UNIT ACTIVITY: JOHNNY ON TRIAL
Student Mock Trial:
Did Johnny act in Self-Defense?
This is one of the most fun activities for student engagement! With this activity, they are challenged to go deep into the novel and interact with characterization and plot development. This activity also challenges them to engage their writing, group collaboration, and public speaking skills.
The activity is a Mock Trial for Johnny Cade and his role in the murder of Bob Sheldon. It is the students' job to decide if Johnny acted in self defense or if he is guilty of second degree murder. The packet guides the students through the process of the trial with easy-to-follow instructions which means no prep for you! A grading rubric is also included. (I have noted the duration is two days, but this activity can be extended for longer if needed).
REVIEWS:
"My students and I absolutely LOVED this resource! After reading chapter 4, this was their assignment and they had the weekend to work on their parts! They came back excited on Monday and we jumped right into the mock trial! It was so fun!"
"My students loved this and are begging to do it again now that they've finished the novel. Thank you!!!!!! "
"My 8th graders absolutely LOVED this activity! We spread it across 3 days. Day 1 was prep, day 2 was trial, day 3 was deliberation and verdict. Perfect closing activity for our novel study. Thank you!!"
The packet includes the following:
1) Instructions/Note for the Teacher
2) General Instructions and Steps for the students
3) Terminology sheet of basic "Courtroom Lingo"
4) Character Role sheets for the following:
*Johnny Cade
*Ponyboy Curtis
*Randy Adderson
*Arresting Officer (not a true character to the novel)
*Defense Lawyer
*Prosecuting Lawyer
*Judge
*Jury Member
Optional Roles include:
*Cherry Valance
*Marcia
*Dally Winston
*Darry Curtis
5) Jury Member Official "Verdict" Votes
6) Easy-to-Read GRADING RUBRIC
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