Hughes-BlaumUPLANASSESSMENT

Back to Personal Page Courtroom Case Study Essay Packet __Persuasive Essay__ (3-4 pages) Now that the jury has reached its verdict, each member is to use their Murder Trial Activity handouts provided earlier in the week to compose a persuasive essay explaining their judgment of the defendant and the classification of the incident at hand. Your essay must include examples from our "defining charges" handout detailing why you chose to classify the incident as either murder, voluntary manslaughter, or self defense. Your argument must take clear stand—provide thorough reasoning for why you chose that particular judgment over the alternative two. Your verdict dictates the fate of another human being; therefore, your essay must be reflected upon and clearly developed.

(HANDOUTS P. 423 OF TETPP BOOK!)

__Short Reflection__ (2 pages) Now that you have learned the ropes of the justice system through engaging in a novel, poetry, important legal documents, and a mock trial experience, how has your concept of justice evolved or changed? What did this mock trial teach you about the relationship between punishment and crime? What additional insights did you gain about Steve Harmon’s case in //Monster//?


 * 1) Prewriting Sheet Check - Due Thursday (10% of Unit Grade)
 * 2) Persuasive Essay as detailed above - Due Monday (60% of Unit Grade)
 * 3) Short Reflection – Due Monday (Stapled to the back of your Persuasive) (30% of Unit Grade)