SUMMATIVE STRATEGIES

THESE ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES HAVE BEEN UTILIZED DURING THE FALL INTERNSHIP AS
WELL AS THE SPRING. BELOW IS A TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR THE SUMMATIVE STRATEGIES.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Take A Stand..

-This strategy was used to build on the students argumentation skills. Each student had to prove
that their assigned character was the victim, rather than the perpetrator. The students had a choice
to play the role of the character, or to be the characters defense attorney. The students had to use
three different pieces of direct evidence and three pieces of indirect evidence to prove their points.

How to Get Away with Murder: Flyin West Final Mock Trial....

-This strategy was used to develop the students writing skills and their voice as writers. This was the
final assessment for the unit. The students were each assigned a specific role: defense, prosecution,
witnesses or jury members. Each student was required to research and plan for the trial while using
the text as an argument. Regardless of the role, each person would be responsible for proving who
was guilty for the death of Frank Charles. Each roles assignment is enclosed in this packet.

17

Act I Quiz....
-This assessed the students knowledge and comprehension of the plot of Flyin West.

20

Mock Trial Rubrics.....

-This was solely the rubrics for how the students would be graded during the Mock Trial. It addresses
their evidence of persuasion, the quality of their information, group cooperation, and understanding
of the issue along with delivery, time usage and presentation. These rubrics were for each role in the
trial.

23

Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Take Home Quiz....

- This assessed the students knowledge and comprehension of the plot of Romeo and Juliet.

25

Romeo and Juliet Act III Quiz....

- This assessed the students knowledge and comprehension of the plot of Romeo and Juliet.

Take A Stand
Act 1: Scenes 2-3
Flyin West- MYP
Your objective: Prove that your assigned character is the victim
rather than the perpetrator. You must identify your character as a
victim of circumstances, a victim by another character
(reactionary), or a victim by excuses (perpetrator). Using Act 1:
Scenes 2 & 3, you must use at least three (3) pieces of direct
evidence and three (3) pieces of indirect evidence to prove your
point. Your final goal is to convince the classroom that this
character is innocent of the crime listed below.
Circle your assigned character
Frank: Assault with Intent to Kill
Fannie: Accessory to Assault with Intent to Kill
Wil: Intent to Kill
Sophie: Intent to Kill
Product Requirements
Create an opening statement to prove that you are not guilty.
Minimum one page, double spaced
Times New Roman 12 Point font
Clearly Edited and Concise
Textual Evidence follows MLA format
Three (3) forms of indirect evidence
Three (3) forms of direct evidence
Two (2) submission on NC Write

How To Get Away With Murder:

Flyin West Mock Trial
Frank vs. Fannie & Miss Leah
Assignment
Fannie is on trial for the murder of Frank Charles. Her charge: One count of First Degree
Murder; One count of intent to kill; one count of illegal/mystical substance. Her accomplice is
Miss Leah. Her charge: One count of second degree murder/ manslaughter; one count of
intent to kill; one count of illegal/mystical substance. You will be assigned to a legal team
either for the defense of Frank or prosecution of Fannie and Miss Leah. You will assist in
researching and planning for the trial itself, using the text to create an argument, preparing
each of your witnesses for the stand, as well as preparing to cross examine the witnesses the
other side will call. On the day of the trial, you will participate as a lawyer, juror, or witness to
decide whether Fannie and Miss Leah are guilty for the death of Frank Charles.
Witness List

Frank Charles
Fannie
Miss Leah
Sophie
Minnie
Wil
Townsperson
Roles
Prosecution:
Your goal is to convince as many members of the jury as possible that Fannie and Miss Leah
are guilty of Frank Charles murder. Although there are four attorneys, EACH attorney is
expected to have a minimum of seven (7) questions total (one question per witness). BY THE
END OF CLASS (12/2A or 12/3B) , YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A LIST OF 20 QUESTIONS
COMPILED FOR MS. COUNCIL/NOVOTNY TO REVIEW.
Four Attorneys
- 1st attorney must present a three-minute opening statement.
Also, after deliberation with your team, you must determine a probable
compensation for the damages the plaintiff (Frank Charles) received.
This sum must be relevant to the plot, such as 50 acres of the land that
Sophie owns or a specific amount of money. In case you wanted to
request something drastic, KANSAS DOES HAVE THE DEATH
PENALTY.
- 2nd attorney will ask questions of Prosecutions witnesses (remember to
rehearse with the witnesses on your side)
- 3rd attorney will cross-examine opposing sides witnesses.
- 4th attorney must present a three-minute closing.
Ghost of Frank (Witness for Prosecution)
- Will be questioned by own side for three to five minutes.
- Can be cross-examined by opposing side for three to five minutes.

Defense:
Your goal is to convince as many members of the jury as possible that Fannie and Miss Leah
are innocent of Frank Charles murder. Although there are four attorneys, EACH attorney is
expected to have a minimum of seven (7) questions total (one question per witness). BY THE
END OF CLASS (12/2A or 12/3B), YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A LIST OF 20 QUESTIONS
COMPILED FOR MS. COUNCIL TO REVIEW.

Four Attorneys
- 1st attorney must present a three-minute opening statement.
- 2nd attorney will ask questions of Prosecutions witnesses (remember to
rehearse with the witnesses on your side)
- 3rd attorney will cross-examine opposing sides witnesses.
- 4th attorney must present a three-minute closing.
Minnie, Leah, Fannie (Witnesses for Defense)
- Will be questioned by own side for three to five minutes.
- Can be cross-examined by opposing side for three to five minutes.

Jury:
Your goal is to make an objective judgment, based only on the evidence provided, for the
innocence or guilt of Fannie and Miss Leah.
Head Juror/Jurors
- Provide a minimum of seven (7) questions total (one questions per witness).
(Day 1)
- You are also to come up with five (5) pieces of textual evidence for a character
of your choice that would help win their case (Day1)
- You will watch varying court cases, such as the Casey Anthony case, How to Get
Away With Murder, and Law and Order, to understand court terminology (Day
2)
- Take notes during the trial. You will be turning in these notes along with a
written statement on your assessment of Fannie and Miss Leahs innocence or
guilt. (Day of Trial)
- Only the head juror will speak publicly. He/she must present the jurys findings
to the court.
The head juror should make sure that each juror writes their verdicts on
a piece of paper, ensuring that no one else can see the verdict of the
other jurors.
The head juror must also compile the Juror Ballot.
- A unanimous decision must be reached for the verdict.
Characters:
Your goal is to embody the characters assigned. It is your decision to decide whether you side
with prosecution or the defense. Each character is expected to bring EIGHT (8) TO TEN (10)
forms of textual evidence that will aid with the winning of whichever side you select.
Sophie
- Must be prepared to give a statement of your whereabouts on the specific date
of the murder.
This statement must be written (bullets or diagrams are acceptable but
this HAS TO BE WRITTEN)
This statements needs to have five (5) pieces of TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
- Must bring three (3) additional forms of textual evidence that will aid with the
winning of whichever side you select.
Wil

Must be prepared to give a statement of your whereabouts on the specific date

of the murder.
This statement must be written (free to use bullets or diagrams but HAS
TO BE WRITTEN)
This statements needs to have five (5) pieces of TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
- Must bring three (3) additional forms of textual evidence that will aid with the
winning of whichever side you select.
Townsperson
- Must be prepared to give a statement of your whereabouts on the specific date
of the murder.
This statement must be written (free to use bullets or diagrams but HAS
TO BE WRITTEN)
This statements needs to have five (5) pieces of TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
- Must bring three (3) additional forms of textual evidence that will aid with the
winning of whichever side you select.
-

Court Rules
1. Ms. Council will be the only judges.
2. All witnesses will only have knowledge of what is present in the text, and must remain
in character at all times.
3. All evidence must be present in the text and the user must be able to provide the page
number of the play OR the page number in the discovery book.
4. Be prepared and in character. Dress the part, if possible.
5. Language and behavior must be appropriate for a courtroom (This is included in your
grade).

Attorneys
You are responsible for the success of ALL roles!
Each of you is expected to come up with one question per witness, making seven questions
total. After your individual questions have been completed, your head attorney will select 20
questions for a compiled master list to turn in to Ms. Council. This is a group effort! This
means that everyone should peer edit everyone elses work. Look for flaws in the opening and
closing statements and questions. Work together to fix those flaws.
Opening Statement: 1st Attorney
Needs to be well-organized
Highlight facts from your case especially at the beginning.
Address any weaknesses in your case and weaknesses in the opposing side.
Needs to be natural, confident and partly memorized.
Witness Questions: 2nd Attorney
Have a list of questions you will ask each witness
Only ask one question at a time
Know how the witness will answer
Prep Witnesses Rehearse

Think of questions that might be asked on cross-examination and prepare your

witnesses for these and have responses prepared

Cross-examination: 3rd Attorney

Know who the witnesses are for the opposing side
Think of questions to ask on cross-examination (you are looking for flaws in the
opposing sides argument) and have responses prepared
Closing Statement: 4th Attorney
Needs to be well-organized
Highlight facts from your case especially at the end.
Address any weaknesses in your case and weaknesses in the opposing side.
Needs to be natural, confident and partly memorized.

OBJECTIONS (USED BY THE ATTORNEYS)

In this trial, each attorney can object at minimum three times. They may object more often, but be careful not
to overdo it. Each attorney can plan to purposely make mistake to keep the opponent on his toes.
1. Ambiguous- question is vague, uncertain in meaning, or capable of being understood in more than
one way.
2. Asked and Answered- should be used to stop repetitive questioning.
3. Argumentative- permits opposing counsel to badger the witness into changing his story even though he
may not mean to do so.
4. Assumes facts not in evidence- the question may trap the witness into affirming the truth of the
assumed fact, without meaning to do so.
5. Badgering- the attorney is asking questions in such a way that is intimidating or upsetting the witness.
6. Calls for speculation- witness is asked to just guess at the answer.
7. Irrelevant- unconnected with the case.
8. Leading- should be made as soon as it becomes apparent that opposing counsel is testifying for the
witness.
9. Multiple questions- question is really a series of questions and the jury may be confused as to which
question is being answered.
10. Repetitive questions- question needlessly repeats prior questions without adding to the evidence. The
question has previously been asked and answered. NOTE: An attorney, on cross examination, may
repeat a question asked on direct and may at times repeat his own question for emphasis.

CROSS-EXAMINATION
Witness Role:

Lawyer Role:

The Witness You Will Question:

To prepare cross-examination questions of the other sides witness:
1. Determine your theory of the case. Your theory consists of a simple, logical story explaining your
version of what really happened. It must be consistent with the evidence that you have and with
the jurys common-sense notions about how things occur. What is your theory of the case?
2. Carefully read the statement made by the witness you will be questioning.
3. What is the main point you want the jury to understand after hearing this witness testify?
4. How does that point support your theory of the case?

5.

Read any other witness statements that discuss interactions with or observations of your
witness to check for any inconsistencies in stories.
6. Describe what you know about the witness you will be cross-examining.
7. How do you think the jury will want you to treat this witness?
8. List all inconsistencies and potential weaknesses in this witnesss story/testimony.
9. List the two best ways you think you can attack this witness (perception, credibility, memory,
bias, prejudice, interest, inconsistencies). Be specific about what aspect of perception, etc.
10. Why do you think those are your best methods of attack? What in the witness statement
makes you think these are the areas you should focus on in cross-examination?
11. Write a list of LEADING questions (suggesting the answer and seeking only yes or no
answers) focused on the first way you intend to attack the witness. Next to each question, write the
answer you expect the witness to give, with a reference to the page of the trial packet where you
found that information.
13. What is the information you want the jury to hear last, in order to make a lasting impression?
Write a leading question designed to drive home the main thing you want the jury to learn from this
witness.

Adapted from lesson plans prepared by a law student as part of the Street Law class, 2000,
at the
University of
Washington School of Law, Seattle, Washington, and available
at www.law.washington.edu/streetlaw.

OPENING/CLOSING STATEMENTS
Opening Statement
1. Greeting: "Your Honor"
2. Tell the judge your name and whom you represent.
3. State why you are here and what you're proving.
4. Explain how you will prove your point.
Your witnesses: "Today you'll hear
from..." "His/her testimony will show
that..."
5. What you want the judge to do:
Prosecution: "Members of the Jury, I am confident that you'll find (defendants name) to be
guilty of the charges.
OR
Defense: "Members of the Jury, I am confident that you'll find (defendants name) to be not
guilty of the charges.
* Dont promise anything that you can't keep!
* Tell the story, but don't argue. "The evidence will show that..."
Closing Statement
* Here is your last shot at telling the judge your story!

* Now it's time to argue!!

1. Address the judge: "Your honor, you've heard all of the testimony..."
2. Attack the other side (one at a time):
-What did the other side want to do but didn't?
-Think of the things that the opposition said it would do in the opening statement.
-Say exactly what the oppositions witnesses failed to show, either in direct or crossexamination.
-Maybe the witnesses did not make a strong case.
-Maybe the witnesses didn't have a good answer during cross-examination.
-So what?
-Some points SOUND good, but they are really NOT that important.
**All together, it looks something like this:
Prosecution: "Members of the Jury, you've heard defense's lawyer try to tell you that.
OR
Defense: "Members of the Jury, you've heard the prosecution try to tell you
that. In the opening statement, they said they'd
Instead, you heard their own witnesses say
On cross-examination, it came out that.
3. What made your side the best?
-What did you promise in the opening statement?
-What did you witnesses have to say?
4. Tell the Jury what you want from them:
Prosecution: "Members of the Jury, I ask that you find (defendants name) to be guilty."
OR
Defense: "Members of the Jury, I ask that you find (defendants name) to be not guilty.

Witnesses/Characters

Practice acting as your assigned character you must stay in character throughout the
trial. Is this character fearful? Bold? Intelligent? Simple? Convey their characteristics.
Practice answering attorneys questions in character. Be prepared!
Practice answering possible cross-examination questions in character.
The only knowledge you have as this character is the knowledge contained in the text,
Flyin West. Study everything your character did, saw, spoke, etc. Know it inside and out
so that you are prepared.

Page # where character appeared / Summary

of Events

Characters speech on this page

Jurors:
Your duty is to come to an objective judgment based on the evidence presented.
During the trial itself, your task is to listen to the evidence and testimony presented in this
case only. Your challenge is to prevent any biases or pre-conceived ideas from clouding your
objective judgment. You may not bring any prior knowledge into this court; in fact, you are not
permissible as a juror if you do. You will take notes during the trial itself to ensure your
reliance on the facts presented.

JURY OBSERVATION SHEET AND CHECKLIST

The jury will determine whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty based upon the facts of the case,
the credibility of the witness testimony, and the text which applies to the case. Use this sheet of paper
to follow the proceedings of the trial. As the prosecution presents its case, record the legal arguments
made by the attorneys, facts presented by the witnesses, and your impressions of the credibility
(believability) of the witness.
Prosecution: (Answer on notebook/ separate sheet of paper)
Prosecutions Opening Statement: What did the prosecution say it would try to prove in this
case?
Facts learned from Witness Testimony
Witness #1
To Believe or Not to Believe
Circle the response that most closely corresponds with what you think of each witness.
SA=Strongly Agree
A=Agree
D=Disagree
SD=Strongly Disagree
Witness #1(Frank)
was a believable
SA
A
D
SD
witness.
Prosecutions Closing Arguments: How did the prosecution use the facts from the witnesses to
prove the case?
Defendant: (Answer on notebook/ separate sheet of paper)
Prosecutions Opening Statement: What did the prosecution say it would prove in this case?
Defendants Opening Statement: What did the defendant say it would try to prove in this case?
Facts learned from Witness Testimony
Circle the response that most closely corresponds with what you think of each witness.
SA=Strongly Agree
A=Agree
D=Disagree
SD=Strongly Disagree

Witness #1(Fannie)
believable witness.
Witness #2 (Miss Leah)
believable witness.
Witness #3 (Sophie)
believable witness.
Witness #4 (Minnie)
believable witness.
Witness #5 (Wil)
witness.

was a
was a
was a
was a

SA

SD

SA

SD

SA
SA

A
A

SD

SD

was a believable

SA

SD

was a

SA

SD

Witness #6 (Townsperson)
believable witness.

To Believe or Not To Believe

Circle the response that most closely corresponds with what you think of each witness.
SA=Strongly Agree
A=Agree
D=Disagree
SD=Strongly Disagree
Witness #1(Fannie)
believable witness.
Witness #2 (Miss Leah)
believable witness.
Witness #3 (Sophie)
believable witness.
Witness #4 (Minnie)
believable witness.
Witness #5 (Wil)
witness.
Witness #6 (Townsperson)
believable witness.

was a
was a
was a
was a

SA

SD

SA

SD

SA
SA

A
A

SD

SD

was a believable

SA

SD

was a

SA

SD

Defendants Closing Arguments: How did the prosecution use the facts from the witnesses to
prove the case?

Jury Charge
Sheet
Members of the Jury, you are about to deliberate and decide the verdict in the case of Frank
Charles, versus Fannie and Miss Leah. You are hereby charged to obey the law as I will

explain it to you. Your job is to determine what the true facts are and apply them to the law as
I explain it to you. You are not to allow sympathy or animosity for either of the parties to this
suit to sway your determination of the facts or your interpretation of the law. You must all
decide unanimously whether the defendants, Fannie and Miss Leah, should be liable for the
claims made by the plaintiff.
BURDEN OF PROOF - The Plaintiff has the burden of proof on all his claims, while the
Defendant has the burden of proof on all of its defenses. A party must prove a claim or
defense by a preponderance of the evidence. A preponderance of the evidence is to prove
that something is more likely than not. In other words, a preponderance of the evidence
means when the evidence on one side is greater than the evidence on the other side,
you believe that the evidence is more likely true than not. If the evidence is evenly balanced,
then you must decide against the party with the burden of proof. The defendants can be
guilty of both charges or innocent of one and guilty of the other.
You are the sole judges of the credibility of the witnesses. You alone are to determine
whether to believe any witnesses. If there is any conflict in the testimony, it is your function to
resolve the conflict and to determine where the truth lies. If you believe that any witness has
shown himself to be biased or prejudiced, either for or against either side in this trial, you may
consider whether such bias has affected the ability of that witness to tell the truth.
CHARGE - As to Count I, if you find and believe from the preponderance of evidence:
that Fannie is guilty of MURDER in the FIRST degree of Frank Charles.
CHARGE - As to Count II, if you find and believe from the preponderance of evidence: that
Fannie is guilty of the intent to kill Frank Charles.
CHARGE - As to Count III, if you find and believe from the preponderance of evidence:
that Fannie is guilty of one count of possession with illegal/mystical substance..
CHARGE - As to Count I, if you find and believe from the preponderance of evidence:
that Miss Leah is guilty of MURDER/MANSLAUGHTER in the SECOND degree of Frank Charles.
CHARGE - As to Count II, if you find and believe from the preponderance of evidence: that
Miss Leah is guilty of the intent to kill Frank Charles.
CHARGE - As to Count III, if you find and believe from the preponderance of evidence:
that Miss Leah is guilty of one count of possession with illegal/mystical substance..
DAMAGES - If you find for the plaintiff, then you shall award to the plaintiff a sum of money, or
whatever compensation that the prosecution has asked for. This will compensate him for all
the damage suffered by him, which was caused by the defendant. In determining this
amount, you may consider the health, physical ability, and varying outside
circumstances at the time of the injuries.

DECISION - After deciding these matters, you are instructed to fill out the Verdict Form and
return it to me. Fail not to perform your duties faithfully, truly and without prejudice. You may
now retire to deliberate.
HEAD JUROR Now that we have heard all the testimony and seen all the evidence, we need
to reach a verdict. The evidence and testimony can be discussed, evidence can be examined,
and votes can be taken at any point or as often as needed. In the case of this trial, the jury must
reach a unanimous decision for the verdict.

CHARGE IFANNIE
Based on the case presented, the question we must decide is Should the defendant, Fannie, be
charged in first degree murder for the death of Frank Charles, according to the definition of Charge I?
______________YES
______________NO
Based on the case presented, the question we must decide is Should the defendant, Fannie, be
charged with the intent to kill Frank Charles, according to the definition of Charge II?
______________YES
______________NO
Based on the case presented, the question we must decide is Should the defendant, Fannie, be
charged with the possession of an illegal/mystical substance murder, according to the definition of
Charge III?
______________YES
______________NO
Firstballot
Juror 1
Juror 2
Juror 3
Juror 4
Juror 5
Juror 6
Juror 7
Juror 8
Juror 9
Juror 10
Juror 11
Juror 12

Secondballot
Juror 1
Juror 2
Juror 3
Juror 4
Juror 5
Juror 6
Juror 7
Juror 8
Juror 9
Juror 10
Juror 11
Juror 12

Thirdballot
Juror 1
Juror 2
Juror 3
Juror 4
Juror 5
Juror 6
Juror 7
Juror 8
Juror 9
Juror 10
Juror 11
Juror 12

CHARGE IIMISS LEAH

Based on the case presented, the question we must decide is Should the defendant, Miss Leah, be
charged with second degree murder in the death of Frank Charles, according to the definition of Charge
I?
______________YES
______________NO
Based on the case presented, the question we must decide is Should the defendant, Miss Leah, be
charged with the intent to kill Frank Charles, according to the definition of Charge II?
______________YES
______________NO

Based on the case presented, the question we must decide is Should the defendant, Miss Leah, be
charged with the possession of an illegal/mystical substance murder, according to the definition of
Charge III?
______________YES
______________NO
Firstballot
Juror 1
Juror 2
Juror 3
Juror 4
Juror 5
Juror 6
Juror 7
Juror 8
Juror 9
Juror 10
Juror 11
Juror 12

Secondballot
Juror 1
Juror 2
Juror 3
Juror 4
Juror 5
Juror 6
Juror 7
Juror 8
Juror 9
Juror 10
Juror 11
Juror 12

Thirdballot
Juror 1
Juror 2
Juror 3
Juror 4
Juror 5
Juror 6
Juror 7
Juror 8
Juror 9
Juror 10
Juror 11
Juror 12

ORDEROF PROCEEDINGS
1. Beginning the trial, the bailiff brings in first the jury, next the prosecutor, and finally the defense.
Call to order by bailiff.
2. The bailiff announces, All rise. The Celebrated High Court of Equivalence is now in session; the
Honorable Judge Council is presiding. Everyone remains standing until the judge enters and
takes the bench.
3. The judge asks the bailiff to call the days calendar and the bailiff says, Your Honor, todays
case is Frank vs. Fannie & Miss Leah. He then hands a summary of the accusation to the judge.
4. The judge then asks the attorneys for each side if they are ready to begin the trial.
5. Prosecution's opening statement. (2-5 min)
6. Defense's opening statement. (2-5 min.)
7. First prosecution witness to witness box.
8. First witness to witness box, and the bailiff swears him/her in. Do you swear that the evidence
you are about to give is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
9. Prosecution direct examination. (4-7 min.)
10. Defense cross-examination. (4-7 min.)
11. Prosecution or recross, if requested.
12. Witness steps down.
13. Call of next witness (repeat steps 8-12 for each witness)
14. Prosecution rests.
15. Defense calls first witness (repeat steps 8-12 for each witness
16. Defense closing argument. (2-5 min.)
17. Prosecution closing argument. (2-5 min.)
18. Judge gives any final directions to the jury.
19. Jury meets to decide the verdict.
20. Jury returns the verdict.
21. Judge renders sentence.
Adapted from:
http://tfurgason.yolasite.com/resources/MOCK%20TRIAL%20Animal%20Farm%20Packet%201%20in
ch.pdf

Act 1 Quiz-MYP
Flyin West- Pearl Cleage
Name: __________________________ Class Period: _____
________/30 points
Directions: Write or circle the best possible answer for each question.
1. Describe the significance of the Homestead Act of 1860. (___/3 points)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. What stereotype can we infer by this quote only from Miss Leah, Colored men
always tryin to tell you how to do somethin even if you been doing it longer than
they been peein standin up (Cleage 10). (______/2 points)
A.

Colored men believe that they know how to do everything simply because they
are men.

B. Miss Leah is old and bitter, so she thinks that all men need to sit down to use
the bathroom like women.
C. Colored men have more power than women because they have been peein standin
up for so long.
D. None of the above.
3. What is implied about Sophies character through this quote, Sophies always right
(Cleage 16). (______/3 points)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
4. What is Miss Leahs attitude toward childbirth? (______/2 points)
A. She refuses to have children-Overseer make you squat right down beside the field
and drop your baby out like an animal(Cleage 20).
B. She felt that having children should not be used as an excuse to get out of
working because they are a part of life-Got up the next morning and strapped him
on my back and went back out to the field(Cleage 21).

C. The only thing she was good enough for was to bring babies into the world by a
man who already had tons of babies. I was thirteen when I got my first one He
already had children by half the women on the place. My James (Cleage 47).
D. Being a mother is the only that women can be in this world, so they better be
good at it.You better be [a good mother] Im countin on you, Baby Sister. None
of this makes any sense without the children (Cleage 46).
5. Which word could be used to depict Franks character in Act 1? (______/2 points)
A. Passive- They dont make you do the womans work around here too, do they,
Parrish(Cleage 43)?
B. Narcissist- Then that makes me the first poet youve ever seen, doesnt it
(Cleage 35)?
C. Loving- I made sure to take her shopping before I introduced her to my friends.
But I always knew she had potential(Cleage 50).
D. None of the above
Quotation: Fill in which character stated the quotes below. Explain the significance of the
quote. Pick a tone word that describes the quote. ! (______/3 points)
1. "I think Frank hates being colored. I dont understand Negroes like that. They make
me nervous"(Cleage
54).___________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
2. Youre pretty high and might for a nigger woman, arent you (Cleage
57)?________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
3. Memphis was full of crazy white men acting like when it came to colored people,
they didnt have to be bound by law or common decency (Cleage
41).______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________

4. And where are they now? All them babies. All them grandbabies? Gone! Every last
one of em(Cleage 39)!
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
5. Well, it was kind of scary to me at first. So many people and colored just right in
there with everybody else(Cleage
33)________________________________________________________________________________
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6. I didnt mean to offend you, Miss I just sort of like to call you that because it
reminds me that a colored women is a precious jewel deserving of my respect, my love,
and my protection (Cleage 17).
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+/- 5 points EC: Explain how this quotes relates to the #blacklivesmatter movement. "I
want this town to be a place where a colored woman can be free to live her life like a
human being. I want this place to be where a colored man can work as hard for himself as
we used to work for white folks. I want a town where a colored child can go to anybodys
door and be treated like they belong there(53).
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High School Mock Trial Rubric - Witnesses

Name: _____________________________
1 poor

2 below average

3 good/average

4 strong/effective

5 excellent

1. Students are familiar with all mock trial rules. _______________

2. Students understand the burden of proof. _______________
3. Students are familiar with their witness statement and any additional information provided in the mock trial packet that is relevant
to the case at hand. ___________
4. Student understands that they must respond accurately, within the information in their witness statement, to questions asked by
mock trial attorneys. ____________
5. Appropriate time limits are followed. _______________
6. Student speaks clearly and loudly enough to be heard throughout the room. ________
7. Student directs comments to the appropriate audience; including judge, jury or witness, with good eye contact. _____________
8. Student exhibits appropriate courtroom decorum and respect for all parties in the trial, including opposing counsel and witnesses.
_______________
9. Student portrays the witness in a convincing manner, within the rules (i.e., no costumes, props, dialects or accents).
_______________
10. Student can perform the role of witness without use of notes. ___________

Total _________________/50

Jury Rubric

Participation

Student did
very little
work. He/she
had to be
reminded
repeatedly to
pay attention.

He/She had a
tendency to talk
instead of working.

10

Student worked well

Student worked at
but had to be
all times without
reminded a few
being told to.
times to work.

Paper was well

Paper was
Paper was less than
written. No
satisfactory. There
Student did not satisfactory. Many
grammar, spelling
were several
Jury Summary put forth any
errors. Questions
and/or punctuation
errors. All questions
effort.
were not answered
errors. Answered
were answered but
appropriately.
all questions
not completely.
completely.
Trial
Notes

Notes were not

taken during
the trial.

Notes were
incomplete.

Notes were useful

and
Notes were missing a
complete. Useful in
few parts.
determining a
verdict.

Score

ATTORNEY/WITNESS RUBRIC
Evidence of
Persuasion

10
Speaker maintains a
clear position throughout
the entire presentation.
Opposing view
mentioned and then
refuted, making case
stronger.

8
Speaker maintains a
clear position throughout
the entire presentation.
Opposing view not
mentioned or mentioned
but not well refuted.

7
Speaker moves from one
side to the other, never
maintaining a solid
position.

6
Speaker does not
establish a clear position.

Quality of
Information

Examples and references

are well chosen to best
exemplify main points in
defense or prosecution of
the character. All points
are well supported.

References support the

main point. Research is
used to support defense
or prosecution of the
character. Main points
are adequately
convincing.

References are not

connected to research or
the reading. Arguments
are random and
unconvincing.

Information is not based

on research or book or is
unrelated to the main
points.

Group
Cooperation

Group works together to

share speaking time and
information equally.
Information refers to and
complements that of
other group members.
Transitions from one
speaker to the next are
smooth and well
prepared.

Time allotted to each

member is somewhat
uneven. Information
connects to that of other
group members.
Transitions are present.

Time allotted to each

speaker is imbalanced.
Information conflicts with
or repeats that of other
group members. No
noticeable transitions
from one speaker to the
next.

No evidence of group
planning or cooperation.

Understanding
of the Text

Presentation uses
quotations and examples
(with page references so
the jury can follow
along). Examples are
applied to the main
points. Actions of
character are evaluated
against issues raised in
the trial.

Presentation uses
quotations and examples
that connect to the main
point. The information
shows how actions in the
reading contribute to the
characters guilt or
innocence.

Presentation includes few

references to the text.
Attempts to connect
actions of the character
to the issues or the trial
are awkward or
unconvincing.

Presentation includes no
references to the text.
Group speaks in
generalizations about
issues disconnected from
the reading.

Delivery, Time
Usage and
Presentation

Speaker makes frequent

eye contact with the
jury. Speech is
practically memorized.
Volume and pace reflect
intensity of main points.
Movement and gestures
add emphasis to main
points. Stays within time
limit

Speaker uses notes but

maintains adequate eye
contact with the jury.
Volume and pace are
consistent with main
points. Gestures and
movement are used
hesitantly. Didnt use
time sufficiently.

Speaker uses note cards

to avoid making eye
contact. Volume and
pace are difficult to
follow. Movements are
not related to speech and
reflect nervousness.
Didnt use time
sufficiently.

Speaker never looks up,

cannot be heard, moves
nervously, or stands
rooted to one spot. Went
over time limit.

Romeo & Juliet Act 2 Take Home Quiz!

By signing your name at the bottom of this paragraph, you are stating that you completed all
questions on this test by yourself. While you are allowed to use any online or written resources,
you are not allowed to ask classmates or other students for the answers. You are absolutely not
allowed to copy any portion of this test from other students tests. By signing, you also agree
that if Ms. Council or Ms. Thelemaque finds out that you did not complete this test by yourself,
you will receive a ZERO on all parts of the test, regardless of how many points you earned on
the areas you did not cheat. Be aware that this test is worth 50 points. If you cheat and are
caught, it will significantly bring down your grade for the entire third quarter period. Again, this
is an individual exam. You may NOT work in groups. Believe me, I can tell when you cheat.
This test is due to Ms. Council on February 19th, 2016. This test will only be accepted late
from students who are absent the day it is due. Please plan accordingly. Please note, I will NOT
accept your work, UNLESS you have signed this sheet and attached it to your assignment.

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Part One: Written Response(s)

DIRECTIONS: You are required to select three out of the ten short answer questions. Your
short answer must be properly formatted in paragraph form, with complete grammatically
correct sentences. Each of your responses should be (at least) four sentences long. You are
required to answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper. If you are handwriting your
responses, you are required to skip a line. If you choose to type your responses, they must be
formatted with times new roman, 12 size font, double-spaced.
1. Why do you think that Friar and Mercutio are still talking about Rosaline?
2. When Mercutio says to Romeo, Why, is not this better than groaning for love?/ Now
art thou sociable, now art thou Romeo, how does this imply Mercutios attitude
toward love in general?
3. Both Juliet and Mercutio claim to know the real Romeo. How does each of them
regard Romeo? How would Mercutio react if he heard Romeo talking to Juliet in the
garden?
4. What does Juliet struggle with during the scene in the garden?
5. In the garden scene, why does Romeo compare Juliet to the sun? Is it nighttime or
dawn in this scene?
6. How is the Friar different from Romeo, Juliet and Tybalt?
7. Can you think of any recurring images or ideas from Act I of Romeo and Juliet that
show up again in Act II? What is this literary device called?
8. How are the Nurse and Mercutio similar?
9. In Act II, Scene II, why do you think Friar Lawrence speaks all of his dialogue in rhymed
couplets? How is this different from how the other characters of the play speak?
10. Identify a soliloquy in Act II, and explain what the character reveals about him or
herself.
Part Two: Explain the differences between monologues, soliloquies and asides.
DIRECTIONS: Your short answer must be properly formatted in paragraph form, with
complete grammatically correct sentences. Your response should be (at least) four sentences
long. You are required to answer the question on a separate sheet of paper. If you are
handwriting your responses, you are required to skip a line. If you choose to type your
responses, they must be formatted with times new roman, 12 size font, double-spaced.

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act III Test

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You are absolutely not allowed to copy any portion of this test from other students' tests. By signing, you also agree that if Ms.
Council/Ms. Thelemaque finds out that you did not complete this test by yourself, you will receive a ZERO on all parts of the test,
regardless of how many points you earned on the areas you did not cheat. Be aware that this test is worth 70 points. If you cheat
and are caught, it will significantly bring down your grade for the entire remaining third quarter.

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Date

Part I: Multiple Choices

Choose the letter of the answer that best completes each question. [1
point]
_________ 1. At the beginning of Act 3, Mercutio accuses Benvolio of quarreling "With a man for
coughing in the street, because he hath wakened they dog that hath lain asleep in the sun."
What makes this statement ironic?
A. Benvolio is so quarrelsome that he is soon killed.
B. Mercutio is more quarrelsome than Benvolio.
C. Romeo is more quarrelsome than Benvolio.
D. Tybalt soon starts a quarrel with Benvolio.
_________ 2. Romeo is motivated to kill Tybalt because Tybalt has
A. called Romeo a villain.
B. killed Benvolio.
C. killed Mercutio.
D. challenged Romeo to a duel.
_________ 3. The Prince decrees that Romeo
A. must leave Verona or face death
B. is not responsible for Tybalt's death
C. should be jailed
D. must duel with a Capulet
_________4. When the nurse brings Juliet the news of the day's tragedy, Juliet misunderstands
and first thinks the slain man is
A. Paris
B. Romeo
C. Tybalt
D. her father

_________5. When Benvolio tells Prince Escalus what happened on the street he:
A. puts all of the blame on Mercutio
B. puts all of the blame on Tybalt
C. makes up lies to have the Montagues look better
D. tells the truth.
_________6. Juliet sends the nurse to give Romeo
A. a ring
B. her Bible
C. a note telling of her love
D. a small box
_________7. When Romeo hears of his punishment, he is
A. relieved
B. angry
C. sure it is worse than death
D. determined to win the Prince's pardon
_________8. Friar Laurence tells Romeo to
A. leave Verona immediately
B. hide at home
C. leave Verona before daybreak
D. hide at the church
_________9. In Act 3, Capulet tells Paris that
A. Juliet is too young to marry
B. Paris and Juliet will be married
C. Juliet is too grieved to talk of marriage
D. Juliet doesn't love Paris
_________10. Why is Capulet so upset by Juliet's refusal to marry Paris?
A. He considers Paris to be a good match for her.
B. He is uncomfortable with her tears.
C. He does not want her to marry Romeo.
D. He will need to find someone else for her to marry.
_________11. Capulet warns Juliet that if she does not marry Paris on Thursday he will
A. send her to a convent
B. whip her
C. disown her
D. put her in the family dungeon
_________12. Juliet loses trust in the Nurse at the end of Act 3 because the Nurse:
A. believes that Romeo is dead.
B. recommends that she run away.
C. advises her to marry Paris.
D. brings too much bad news.
_________13. After his wedding night, Romeo departs for
A. Paris
B. Mantua
C. Verona
D. Rome

_________14. Why does Juliet go to Friar Lawrence's cell at the end of Act 3?
A. to cancel her marriage to Romeo
B. to hide from her family
C. to seek his advise
D. to grieve for Tybalt
_________15. In Scene I, Mercutio speaks the following line: "Tybalt, you ratcatcher, will you walk?"
Mercutio wants Tybalt to
A give up the fight
B join Mercutio for the evening
C fight
D leave quietly
_________16. At first, Romeo doesn't want to fight Tybalt because Romeo
A is a coward
B is now related to Tybalt by marriage
C thinks that Mercutio has a better chance of beating Tybalt
D is on his way to marry Juliet
_________ 17. The Prince punishes Romeo by
A sentencing him to death
B revealing his secret marriage to Juliet
C banishing him from Verona forever
D sentencing him to jail
_________ 18. When the Prince arrives, Benvolio
A promises to bring Romeo to the prince
B recounts the events of the killings to the prince
C delivers a message from Romeo to Juliet
D confesses to the killing of Tybalt to the prince
_________ 19. All of the following consequences result from Romeo's killing of Tybalt except
A Juliet decides that Paris is more honorable than Romeo
B Romeo and Juliet cannot reveal their marriage
C Juliet is to be married to Paris almost immediately
D Romeo is banished from Verona
_________ 20. Friar Lawrence tells Romeo that he should be glad for the following except-A Juliet still loves him.
B Romeo is banished, not sentenced to death.
C Tybalt is dead.
D Benvolio survived the sword fight.
_________ 21. The Nurse helps Juliet by
A persuading Juliet to tell Lord and Lady Capulet of her marriage to Romeo
B going to Friar Laurence with a ring of Juliet's for Romeo
C never arguing with Juliet and always praising Romeo
D hiding the news about Tybalt and Romeo from Juliet

_________ 22. Which statement is true about Paris?

A His interest in Juliet lessens after Tybalt dies.
B He visits the house of Montague and speaks with Benvolio.
C He enjoys puns and games that match people's wits.
D He wishes to marry a woman he has not courted.
_________ 23. Lord Capulet responds to the death of Tybalt by
A plotting to personally murder Romeo.
B arranging the immediate marriage of Paris and Juliet.
C negotiating with the prince for Romeo's banishment.
D asking Paris to leave Verona and await further word.
_________ 24. All of the following events happen at the conclusion of Act 3 except
A the Nurse suggests that Juliet forget Romeo and marry Paris
B Juliet refuses to marry Paris
C Lord Capulet scorns his only child and vows to disown her
D Lady Capulet convinces Lord Capulet that Paris should leave Verona
_________ 25. Where is Romeo sent because of his banishment?
A Mantua
B Antwerp
C Paris
D Mancini

Part II: TRUE or FALSE?

On the line provided, write TRUE if the statement is factual, Write FALSE if it is erroneous. [1 points
each]
_________ 26. In Act 3, Friar Lawrence speaks directly to Juliet about Tybalt's death.
_________ 27. Romeo visits Juliet using the rope ladder.
_________ 28. Mercutio dies with Romeo holding him.
_________ 29. Capulet tells Juliet that she will marry Paris on Friday.
_________ 30. Capulet threaten Juliet if she doesn't marry Paris.
_________31. Romeo tells Juliet that he will visit her in one week.
_________32. Benvolio lies when he tells the Prince about Romeo's fight with Tybalt.
_________ 33. Juliet tells her mother that she wants to kill Romeo.
_________34. The nurse tells Juliet to run away instead of marrying Paris.
_________35. The Nurse tells Juliet that Romeo killed Tybalt.

Part III: LITERARY FOCUS

On the line provided, write the letter of the best answer to each of the following items. [1 point
each]
_________36. " ask for me to-morrow, and you shall find me a grave man" is an example of -A simile
B hyperbole.
C a pun.
D oxymoron
_________ 37. "Beg pardon of the prince, and call thee back/With twenty hundred thousand times
more joy/Than thou went'st forth in lamentation." is an example of-A simile
B hyperbole.
C a pun.
D oxymoron
_________ 38. "Like powder in a skitless soldier's flask,/Is set afire by thine own ignorance" is an
example of -A simile
B hyperbole
C a pun
D oxymorn
_________ 39. "Dove feathered raven! Wolfish-ravening lamb!" are examples of
A similes
B hyperboles
C puns
D oxymorons
_________ 40. Mercutio stating "A plague on both your houses", is an example of
A flashback
B climax
C foreshadowing
D metaphor
_________ 41. An aside is best defined as -A a long speech by a character alone on stage.
B a character speaking their inner thoughts out loud.
C an indirect or passing reference.
D None of the above
_________ 42. A soliloquy is best defined as -A a long speech by a character alone on stage.
B a character speaking their inner thoughts out loud.
C an indirect or passing reference.
D None of the above

Part IV: Quotes

PICK FIVE OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW! On the lines provided, write (A) the name of the person
speaking, (B) to whom they are speaking [including multiple characters] and (C) why this quote is
significant. If they are speaking an aside or soliloquy, you will
denote (A) & (B) as the same. Each response in (C) should be multiple sentences in
length. [ (A) & (B) are worth 2 points each and (C) is worth 3 points]
Act 1, scene 4
"I fear too early for my mind misgives
Some consequences yet hanging in the stars
Shall bitterly begin this fearful date
With this night's revels"
Ex.
(A) Romeo___________________________________
(B) Mercutio__________________________________
(C)_This is significant because Romeo is telling Mercutio that he had a dreamor a vision of what
may
happen. Someone close to him is going to die and the events that lead up to this death are going to
start
at tonight's party.
Act 3, scene 1
"The day is hot, the Capels are abroad,
And if we meet, we hall not 'scape a brawl,
For now, these hot days, is the mad blood stirring."
1.
(A) ___________________________________
(B) ___________________________________
(C)_______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Act 3, scene 1
"Boy, this shall not excuse the injuries
That thou hast done me; therefore turn and draw."
2.
(A) ___________________________________
(B) ___________________________________
(C)_______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Act 3, scene 1
"Tybalt, Mercutio, the prince expressly hath/Forbidden bandying in Verona streets:/ Hold, Tybalt!
Good
Mercutio!"
3.
(A) ___________________________________
(B) ___________________________________
(C)_______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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Act 3, scene 1
"O noble prince, I can discover all
The unlucky manage of this fatal brawl:
There lies the man, slain by young Romeo,
That slew thy kinsman, brave Mercutio."
4.
(A) ___________________________________
(B) ___________________________________
(C)_______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Act 3, scene 1
"Marry, 'tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church-door, but 'tis enough, 'twill serve: ask for
me
tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man."
5.
(A) ___________________________________
(B) ___________________________________
(C)_______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Act 3, scene 2
Ah, weraday! He's dead, he's dead, he's dead!
We are undone, lady, we are undone!
Alack the day! He's gone, he's killed, he's dad!
6.
(A) ___________________________________
(B) ___________________________________
(C)_______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Act 3, scene 3
"
Hold thy desperate hand.
Art thou a man? Thy form cries out thou art;
Thy tears are womanish, thy wild acts denote
The unreasonable fury of a beast."
7.
(A) ___________________________________
(B) ___________________________________
(C)_______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Act 3, scene 3
"Hence from Verona art thou banished/ Be patient, for the world is broad and wide."
8.
(A) ___________________________________
(B) ___________________________________
(C)_______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Act 3, scene 4
"These times of woe afford no times to woo. /Madam, good night. Commend me to your daughter."
9.
(A) ___________________________________
(B) ___________________________________(2 people)
(C)_______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Act 3, scene 5
O God I have an ill-divining soul!/Methinks I see thee, now thou are so low, /As one dead in the bottom
of a
tomb.
10.
(A) ___________________________________
(B) ___________________________________
(C)_______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Act 3, scene 5
"Graze where you will, you shall not house with me./Look to't, think on't; I dp not use to jest./Thursday is
near;
lay hand on heart, advise"
11.
(A) ___________________________________
(B) ___________________________________
(C)_______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Act 3, scene 5
"
Faith, here it is.
Romeo is banished; and all the world to nothing
That he dares ne'er come back to challenge you;
Or if he do, it needs must be by stealth.
Then, since the case so stands as now it doth,
I think it best you married with the county."
12.
(A) ___________________________________
(B) ___________________________________
(C)_______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Act 3, scene 5
"Delay this marriage for a month, a week/ Or, if you do not, make the bridal bed
In that dim monument where Tybalt lies."
13.
(A) ___________________________________
(B) ___________________________________
(C)_______________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Act 3, scene 5
" Or I will drag thee on a hurdle thither/Out, you green-sickness carrion! out, you baggage!/You tallow-face!"
14.

(A) ___________________________________ (B)

___________________________________
(C)_______________________________________________________________________________