Jury Duty Do NowTranscript Review: Act III Court of General Sessions / Juror Deliberation Room 12 Juror Name: Case Date: Vocabulary Do Now Form: 12-ACT3-REV Vocabulary Reference Abstain: To voluntarily refrain from casting a vote or participating in an action. Appalled: Feeling or showing strong dismay, horror, or shock. Bigot: A person who is obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief, opinion, or faction, especially one who is prejudiced against a group of people. Discrepancy: A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts; an inconsistency. Sadist: A person who derives pleasure from inflicting pain or humiliation on others. Simulate: To imitate the appearance or character of; to re-enact a situation to study it. Unanimous: (of two or more people) fully in agreement; having the consent of everyone involved. Evidence Matching Review the courtroom scenarios below. Match the situation on the left with the correct vocabulary term from the word bank. Write the corresponding letter in the box provided. Juror 8 suggests a secret ballot and says he will not vote so the others can decide freely. Juror 10 believes the defendant is guilty simply because of the boy's background and neighborhood. Juror 8 notices that the old man's testimony about timing doesn't match the physical distance of the hall. Juror 3 seems to enjoy the idea of the boy being executed and wants to "pull the switch" himself. Most of the jurors are visibly shocked and horrified by Juror 10's hateful prejudiced outburst. The Foreman informs the group that they cannot conclude until all twelve jurors are in total agreement. Juror 8 walks the length of the room with a cane to re-enact the witness's path to the front door. Term Bank A. Bigot B. Sadist C. Appalled D. Abstain E. Discrepancy F. Unanimous G. Simulate CASE NO. 12-AM-ACT3 "It's very hard to keep personal prejudice out of a thing like this. Wherever you run into it, prejudice always obscures the truth." JURY EXHIBIT B
Verdict KeysAnswer Key: Transcript Review Teacher Resource / Confidential Case Reference: 12-AM-ACT3-KEY Evidence Matching Answers D Scenario 1: Juror 8 suggests a secret ballot... Term: ABSTAIN A Scenario 2: Juror 10 believes the defendant is guilty simply because... Term: BIGOT E Scenario 3: Old man's testimony doesn't match timing... Term: DISCREPANCY B Scenario 4: Juror 3 enjoys idea of execution... Term: SADIST C Scenario 5: Jurors shocked by Juror 10's outburst... Term: APPALLED F Scenario 6: All twelve jurors in total agreement... Term: UNANIMOUS G Scenario 7: Re-enact the witness's path... Term: SIMULATE Instructional Notes The removal of the writing section allows for a quicker start to class while ensuring vocabulary comprehension. The definition bank provides necessary scaffolding for ELL/SPED students. During review, ask students to identify why specific character actions match these terms to bridge vocabulary with character analysis. 12 Angry Men Teacher Suite © 2026
Verdict SlidesThe Final Deliberation 12 Angry Men | Act III Vocabulary & Analysis CASE NO. 12-AM-ACT3 Transcript Review: Part I 1. Secret Ballot: D. ABSTAIN 2. Neighborhood Bias: A. BIGOT 3. Timing vs. Reality: E. DISCREPANCY 4. Enjoying Pain: B. SADIST 5. Shocked Reaction: C. APPALLED 6. Total Agreement: F. UNANIMOUS 7. The Re-enactment: G. SIMULATE Check your matching letters! Evidence & Procedure Simulate To imitate or re-enact a situation to study it or gather evidence. Act III Context: "Juror 8 uses the room to simulate the old man's walk to the door." Unanimous When a group is fully in agreement; having the consent of everyone involved. Act III Context: "The jury cannot reach a verdict unless the decision is unanimous." Case Profile Juror No. 3 & No. 10 Why do these two hold on to a "Guilty" verdict even when the facts change? Personal Grudge Prejudice Vocabulary Focus Sadist Does Juror 3 want justice, or does he just want to see the boy suffer? Bigot How does Juror 10's prejudice "obscure the truth" for him? The Breaking Point In Act III, Juror 10's hateful outburst finally pushes the group to their limit. Why do they all turn their backs on him? Discussion Question "It's very hard to keep personal prejudice out of a thing like this. Wherever you run into it, prejudice always obscures the truth." Judgment Rendered Acquittal The jury reaches a unanimous decision. 12 Not Guilty 0 Guilty Reasonable Doubt Established
