On March 1st we will have trials for five famous figures from History and Literature.
Each trial will take about 20 minutes and participation in the trial will be worth 50 points. The trial will be on Thursday the first of March. The classes will be combined. Your role in the trial will be determined on a first come/ first served basis. Sign up below stating the figure and the role you desire.
The Roles:
Each trial will have:
- 4 defense attorneys and 4 prosecution attorneys who will:
Prepare the case (defense or prosecution)
Present witnesses (act them out)
Question witnesses
- The Defendant
- A Reporter who will interview and write a short summary of the trial to be published on this blog.
The Figures
- Napoleon (the pig)- charged with murder, corruption and violation the laws of Animal Farm
- Queen Victoria- charged with conspiracy in the commission of drug smuggling, extortion and murder
- Karl Marx- charged with corrupting the youth, inciting revolution and treason
- Napoleon I (the man)- charged with conducting an unjust war, escaping from prison and incompetence
- Okonkwo- charged with distubing the peace, violation of parole, assault on a British officer
- Up to 25 points Extra Credit for dressing appropriately (in costume and wearing costume all day.)
