Role Plays, Debates and Trials.
These activities are some of the most powerful lessons I 'teach'. The resources include roles for all members of the class either as lawyers, delegates, witnesses, speakers, jury members, referees and judges.
This is a super, student led activity that is learning at its highest end! Students take on the roles of various countries that were involved with various disputes from Vilna in 1920 to Abyssinia in 1935. They present their cases to the assembly and the council who will decide their fate. Prompts cards and questions for each country / incident, decision making sheets for the council and assembly. Also included place cards for all participants. 15 plus page PDF sent to your email within 24 hours of your secure payment.
A comprehensive and powerful activity trial activity that puts the Confederacy on trial. Roles for all members of the class as lawyers, lawyer's assistants, witnesses and the jury. Detailed guidelines and prompts to support each role as well as a clear trial outline. Also includes printable name cards for participants. Full PDF activity sent directly to your email within 24 hours of your secure payment.
A fun activity that asks small teams of students to take on the roles of five claimants to the throne in 1066. Each claimant and his promotion team launch a five round pitch to the Witan. Includes outline, Witan score card, Research tasks and question prompts as well as name cards for all participants. A 15 page PDF resources sent to your email within 24 hours of your secure payment.
A comprehensive and powerful activity trial activity that brings this period of history to life. Roles for all members of the class as lawyers, lawyer's assistants, witnesses and the jury. Detailed guidelines and prompts to support each role as well as a clear trial outline. Also includes printable name cards for participants. Full PDF activity sent directly to your email within 24 hours of your secure payment.