Transcript FQ: The Trial of Louis XVI Is Louis XVI a traitor? What should his
FQ: The Trial of Louis XVI Is Louis XVI a traitor? What should his punishment be?
Agenda Do Now
(5 min)- Do Now
What is my role?
(20 min)- Mini Lesson: Trial of Louis XVI The Charges Schedule Roles and Responsibilities Format of the trial Grading Criteria (20 min)- Court room procedures and protocols (15 min)- Group work- Meet with your group to discuss how you plan to research. Examine the role sheet to see which role you will have during the Trial of Louis XVI
Trial of Louis XVI
The Procedure of a trial: Look at the Packet
The Charges
The defendant, Louis XVI, is charged with the following offenses:
Negligence – The defendant’s inept financial management have resulted in bankruptcy for the French Government, excessive taxation, and poverty amongst the French people.
Tyranny – The defendant has repeatedly used his powers to suppress the representatives of the French nation and used excessive and unnecessary violence against the French people.
TEAM FOR THE PROSECUTION Attorney
Witnesses •Emmanuel Sieyes,
Enlightenment Writer
Roles
TEAM FOR THE DEFENSE Attorney
Witnesses •The Clergy,
The First Estate
•Maximillian Robespierre,
Member of the Jacobin Club
•The Fish Ladies,
The Third Estate
•Jean-Paul Marat,
Revolutionary Journalist
•The Nobles
The Second Estate
•Marie Antoinette,
Queen of France
•Louis XVI,
King of the French
The Schedule
Day 1: Roles and Assignments Day 2: Research- Who are you?
Day 3: Research- What evidence will I present during the trial?
Day 4: Research- What evidence will I present during the trial? Peer Review Day 5: Practice and Rehearsing for the trial Day 6: Trial Prosecution Day 7: Trial Defense
Roles and Responsibilities
Prosecution/Defense Lawyers Witness Opening/Closing Statement
2-3 minute speech (2-3 pages written).
Direct Examination
Create questions for direct examination Work with witness.
Cross Examination
Anticipate the case the other side will present.
Create cross examination question.
Create a typed witness statement supporting either the prosecution or defense. Write an affidavit 2-3 minute speech (3 pages written).
Work with lawyers on your side of the case to create direct examination questions.
SIMULATION
Direct- Examination
To obtain information from favorable witnesses you call in order to prove the facts of your case; to present enough evidence to warrant a favorable verdict; to present facts with clarity and understanding; to present your witness to the greatest advantage; and to establish your witness' credibility.
Cross- Examination
To make the other side's witnesses less believable in the eyes of the trier of fact; to contradict your opponent's case; to discredit the testimony of your opponent's witnesses; and to discredit real evidence that has been presented. 2 students were caught fighting at school- let’s direct and cross examine them
Format of the Trial
Brief look at the format of the trial Make sure you know what day you will be presenting.
Grading/Rubric
Grading Criteria- Individual Grades
Prosecution/Defense Lawyers Witness
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Trial Documents Daily Worksheets Complete the worksheet each day in class leading up to the trial Hand in all the worksheet at the end of the project
(Make sure you keep the sheets and don’t lose them)
Notes during the Trial Presentation during the Trial 1.
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Trial Documents- Affidavit Daily Worksheets Complete the worksheet each day in class leading up to the trial Hand in all the worksheet at the end of the project
(Make sure you keep the sheets and don’t lose them)
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Notes during the Trial Presentation during the Trial
We know what happens to Louis XVI during the French Revolution, but what will you decide?
Court Room Procedures
Read the following documents to yourself. We will review together.
Lawyers Read the packet Opening Statement Direct Examination Cross Examination Closing Statement Witness Affidavit
Court Room Procedures
Sample of Cross Examination http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd-9CSjyA7A What is the lawyer’s claim?
What is the lawyer's evidence What is the lawyer’s analysis if the evidence?
Activity: Split into Groups
Tables 1,2 (Prosecution-Lawyers) Tables 3,4 (Prosecution- Witness) Tables 5,6 (Defense Witness) Tables 7,8 (Defense- Lawyers) Witness- Start deciding how you will research your roles. Only 1 person needs to take the stand. Lawyers- review your roles. If you are a direct examiner- introduce yourself to your witness
Exit-Post-It
If you have any remaining questions write it down on the post-it.
Homework
Witness Research and bring in information- what are you?
How do you feel about the king?
Lawyers What is your role- what are you suppose to do?
Who is your witness?- Research What is your claim?