Grand Jury Guide

Day 4: Evidence Files Unit

Lesson 04

Learning Objective

Students will synthesize evidence across texts to reach a collective verdict in a group discussion.

SL.7.1, RL/RI.7.1

00-10m

Thursday Review. Discuss which mystery had the clearest evidence vs. most inference.

10-20m

Assign groups. Review protocols: Open Case, Build Case, and Cross-Exam.

20-50m

Groups deliberate using logs. Listen for synthesis behaviors and SL.7.1 protocols.

50-60m

Groups present final verdicts. Collect logs for assessment against the rubric.

Provide a visual checklist of the 3 protocols for jurors to mark off as they speak.

Appoint a "Judge" to moderate and rule on the admissibility of specific evidence.