The Interactive Courtroom

Concerned with common Evidentiary Foundations. Designed to be used as either a general instructional device on evidence or as a reference tool for particular foundations an attorney may want to learn or brush up on just before a hearing or trial.

This book is part of the Interactive Discovery-Based Units for High-Ability Learners series, for grades 6-8, which provides teachers with opportunities to use exciting and challenging units in their classrooms. Order in the Court: A Mock Trial Simulation gives students the opportunity to conduct a trial based on a classic fairytale in order to develop their courtroom skills. After developing the necessary vocabulary, students participate in the trial of Ms. Petunia Pig v. Mr. B. B. Wolf. Students not only learn the concepts, but they also learn valuable teamwork and time management skills. The unit culminates in a full mock-trial enactment. Grades 6-8

Concerned with basic techniques for opening statements and closing arguments. Designed to be used either as a general instructional device on trial and hearing advocacy skills or as a reference tool for particular techniques an attorney may want to learn or review just before a hearing or trial.

Designed to provide instruction in two areas of cross-examination: (1) key trial evidence issues that most commonly arise during this portion of the trial; and (2) effective and ineffective questioning techniques.

Designed to introduce a basic structure for conducting an initial client interview and to illustrate common effective and ineffective interviewing techniques.

Concerned with basic direct and cross-examination techniques. Designed to be used as either a general instructional device on examination skills or as a reference tool for particular techniques an attorney may want to learn or brush up on just before a hearing or trial.