DBQ Jury System
Instructions
1. Keep a pen or pencil and place your binder on the back table.
2. Each group needs to assign the following responsibilities: . 1 member to be the recorder (secretary) - you will be writing on chart paper.
.1 member to be the leader - lead the group discussions & make sure the group gets the tasks done; keeps track of time
.2 members to present the group final information/consensus Bell Ringer 03/13/2013
Independently, on the handout provided, match the DBQ terms/vocabulary on the left with the correct definition on the right side (3 min.). Share with group members your answers, come to a group consensus
(agreement) about each answer (3 min).
Whole class sharing.
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G Jury
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D Verdict
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A Juror
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H Controversial
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B Deliberation
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C Acquit
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F Unanimous
___
E Pool
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
a member of a jury careful consideration before a decision found not guilty decision a randomly selected group of people total and complete agreement
A group of ordinary citizens who are chosen to render a decision in a court case H. something that causes strong disagreement Reread the story individually and mark (with highlighter) the reasons Sally wants students to make the decision (student Jury) 3 min.
Brainstorm why it might be better for the principal to make the decision and write the three best reasons on the paper –
3 min.
Discuss and write the three best reasons on the chart paper – 3 min.
Sample answers:
Will be fair to another student.
Is an expert with lots of experience.
Has best understanding of the situation in the classroom.
Will not be swayed by emotion or sentiment. Will decide the facts of the case in front of them.
His/her decision will be consistent with similar incidents in the past.
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Bellringer 3/15
As a group discuss the answers and then individually answer in complete sentences that re-states the question (5 minutes)
• 1.What is the difference between a jury trial and a
1. Keep a pen or pencil and place your binder on the back table.
2. Each group needs to assign the following responsibilities: . 1 member to be the recorder (secretary) - you will be writing on chart paper.
.1 member to be the leader - lead the group discussions & make sure the group gets the tasks done; keeps track of time
.2 members to present the group final information/consensus Bell Ringer 03/13/2013
Independently, on the handout provided, match the DBQ terms/vocabulary on the left with the correct definition on the right side (3 min.). Share with group members your answers, come to a group consensus
(agreement) about each answer (3 min).
Whole class sharing.
___
G Jury
___
D Verdict
___
A Juror
___
H Controversial
___
B Deliberation
___
C Acquit
___
F Unanimous
___
E Pool
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
a member of a jury careful consideration before a decision found not guilty decision a randomly selected group of people total and complete agreement
A group of ordinary citizens who are chosen to render a decision in a court case H. something that causes strong disagreement Reread the story individually and mark (with highlighter) the reasons Sally wants students to make the decision (student Jury) 3 min.
Brainstorm why it might be better for the principal to make the decision and write the three best reasons on the paper –
3 min.
Discuss and write the three best reasons on the chart paper – 3 min.
Sample answers:
Will be fair to another student.
Is an expert with lots of experience.
Has best understanding of the situation in the classroom.
Will not be swayed by emotion or sentiment. Will decide the facts of the case in front of them.
His/her decision will be consistent with similar incidents in the past.
1
6
2
7
3
4
8
9
10
5
11
Bellringer 3/15
As a group discuss the answers and then individually answer in complete sentences that re-states the question (5 minutes)
• 1.What is the difference between a jury trial and a