ENGLISH IIMAY 29th

Let’s continue watching the film Lord of the Flies.

REMINDERS

Bring all of your textbooks (from ALL classes) TOMORROW to turn into the library. If you forget them, you cannot go to your

locker– you will have to turn them in on your own time.

Hold on to your Lord of the Flies novels until the final exam.

Period 2: Six symbolism and six point of view journals are due TOMORROW! Any questions/comments/concerns?

STANDARDS

Reading 3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their appeal.

Reading 3.9 Explain how voice, persona, and the choice of a narrator affect characterization and the tone, plot, and credibility of a text.

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL

Now that the boys have been rescued and brought back into civilization, Jack Merridew is on trial for double homicide (Simon and Piggy) and attempted homicide (Ralph).

We will have a trial to see whether or not Jack is guilty of these charges.

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL Participants in the trial: 

The defendant: Jack Merridew Witness: Ralph (plaintiff's witness) Witness: Roger Witness: Samneric Witness: a littlun’ Witness: the naval officer Witness: the Lord of the Flies 6 Attorneys for the defendant (two ethos, two

pathos, two logos). 6 Attorneys for the plaintiff (two ethos, two

pathos, two logos). Jury members

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL Witnesses:

Each witness must write out five of the most important views/priorities/beliefs that he holds, making sure to explain the reasoning behind it. For every position you describe, you must be able to verify your belief using events from the book. Direct quotes are appreciated.

You must anticipate (guess) at least three questions that the defendant’s attorney will ask you and then prepare responses.

Then, you must anticipate (guess) at least three questions that the plaintiff’s attorneys will ask you and then prepare responses (Ralph may work with his attorney).

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL Defendant:

You must state your reasons for running the island as you did and come up for explanations concerning the death of Simon, Piggy and Ralph’s manhunt.

You must anticipate at least three questions that the defendant’s attorney will ask you and then prepare responses (you may work with your attorneys for these) Write down three questions you expect and your

responses for them. Then, you must anticipate (guess) at least three

questions that the plaintiff’s attorneys will ask you and then prepare responses. Write them down.

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL Attorneys (6 for each side):

You will need to write out the opening statement (arguments) for this case. Two attorneys must present the argument using ethos, two using pathos and two using logos. They should be a paragraph long each.

You will also need to prepare a list of questions for each witness. You can divide the witnesses up amongst your fellow lawyers on the same side. You will only have about two minutes to call and question each witness, so remember to keep your questions very brief. Also, remember that you do not need to call on each witness, but you should call on a good variety of them, not just pick one randomly. Your questions should be either logos, ethos or pathos

based

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL Attorneys (6 for each side):

“I object!” Discrediting a witness completely or catching them in an inconsistency or a lie will add credibility to your case. You may only object twice per witness.

At the end of the trial, you must come up with a closing statement for the case (again, one using ethos, one using pathos, and one using logos). The closing statement sums up all of the points that have been made thus far.

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL Jury Members:

Before the trial, you must come up with the reasons that you expect to be brought up for why Jack is GUILTY and the reasons that will be brought up for why Jack is NOT GUILTY. (Give at least three reasons for each side of the argument).

During the trial, it will be your job to record each side’s main points and to also write down what evidence they are using to back up those points. If their points have no evidence, write that. Make sure you are keeping a thorough log of the trial, because if you miss anything important that another juror has written down (or that the teacher has written down), then you will lose points for not keeping a complete log of the trial.

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL Jury Members:

At the end of the trial, you must decide whether the defendant is guilty of the charges brought forth. You will have a very short time to deliberate and come to a consensus on these issues. All jury members must agree on the verdict.

JACK MERRIDEW ON TRIAL The order of the trial:

opening statement by plaintiff’s attorneys (6 minutes) opening statement by defendant’s attorneys (6 minutes) interrogation of plaintiff’s first witnesses (plaintiff attorneys) cross-examination of plaintiff’s witnesses (defense attorney) interrogation of defense’s first witnesses (defense attorneys) cross-examination of defense’s witnesses (plaintiff attorneys) Interrogation of plaintiff’s second witness Cross-examination of this witness by defense Interrogation of defense’s second witness Cross-examination of this witness by plaintiff Continue questioning witnesses until time runs out… closing arguments of the plaintiff & defense (6 minutes/side) Deliberation by the jury (10 minutes) Verdict

TRIAL PREPARATION

Prepare your part of the trial. Here’s who should be working together:

Defense attorneys may work together (tomorrow, you should separate by ethos, pathos, and logos)

Plaintiff attorneys may work together (tomorrow, you should separate by ethos, pathos, and logos)

Jack should work with his defense attorneys

Ralph should work with the plaintiff attorneys

Jurors may work together (if they choose)

Other character should work on their own.

TRIAL PREPARATION Witnesses:

Each witness must write out five of the most important views/priorities/beliefs that he holds, making sure to explain the reasoning behind it. For every position you describe, you must be able to verify your belief using events from the book. Direct quotes are appreciated.

You must anticipate (guess) at least three questions that the defendant’s attorney will ask you and then prepare responses.

Then, you must anticipate (guess) at least three questions that the plaintiff’s attorneys will ask you and then prepare responses (Ralph may work with his attorney).

Attorneys You will need to write out the opening

statement (arguments) for this case. Two attorneys must present the argument using ethos, two using pathos and two using logos. They should be a paragraph long each.

You will also need to prepare a list of questions for each witness. You can divide the witnesses up amongst your fellow lawyers on the same side. You will only have about two minutes to call and question each witness, so remember to keep your questions very brief. Also, remember that you do not need to call on each witness, but you should call on a good variety of them, not just pick one randomly.

Jury Members: Before the trial, you must come up with the

reasons that you expect to be brought up for why Jack is GUILTY and the reasons that will be brought up for why Jack is NOT GUILTY. (Give at least three reasons for each side of the argument).

During the trial, it will be your job to record each side’s main points and to also write down what evidence they are using to back up those points. If their points have no evidence, write that. Make sure you are keeping a thorough log of the trial, because if you miss anything important that another juror has written down (or that the teacher has written down), then you will lose points for not keeping a complete log of the trial.

Defendant: You must state your reasons for running the island as you did and come up for explanations concerning the death of Simon, Piggy and Ralph’s manhunt. You must anticipate at least three questions that the defendant’s attorney will ask you and then prepare responses (you may work with your attorneys for these)

Write down three questions you expect and your responses for them.

Then, you must anticipate (guess) at least three questions that the plaintiff’s attorneys will ask you and then prepare responses.

Write them down.