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Macbeth On Trial Group Writing Assignments

Macbeth is on trial for various crimes. The document divides students into groups to take on roles in the trial: the prosecution will present the case against Macbeth, the defense will argue for his innocence, witnesses will provide testimony, and the jury will determine guilt or innocence. Each group is assigned tasks to prepare their arguments and presentations for the trial.

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Macbeth On Trial Group Writing Assignments

Macbeth is on trial for various crimes. The document divides students into groups to take on roles in the trial: the prosecution will present the case against Macbeth, the defense will argue for his innocence, witnesses will provide testimony, and the jury will determine guilt or innocence. Each group is assigned tasks to prepare their arguments and presentations for the trial.

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Macbeth on Trial

Trial Group
The
Prosecutio
n
Work with
Law
Enforceme
nt
Law
Enforceme
nt
Work with
Prosecutio
n
The
Defense

Criminals
Lady
Macbeth
Macbeth
Banquo
(now dead)
Witnesses:
Witches,
Fleance,
Malcom,
Macduff,
Hired Assassin

The Jury

Group Assignments

What to Write Up
o Opening statement: the charge, the facts of
the crime, the criminals motives, etc.
o Questions for potential witnesses
o Closing statement

o Descriptive Crime Report facts about the scene and the crime
o Evidence found at the scenecreate a chart
to display (draw and label the scene)

o Opening statement: why your criminal is


innocent; how you will protect his or her
rights
o Questions for potential witnesses
o Closing statement
o Characters background narrative
o Narrative/explanatory witness statement
includes alibi and facts (5WsH)
o Be able to answer questions about evidence

o Characters background narrative


o Narrative/explanatory witness statement
includes alibi and facts (5WsH)
o Be able to answer questions about evidence
o Juror profile give facts about yourself and
why you are an appropriate jury member
o Verdict sum up the crime, decide on
guilt/innocence based on the evidence;
address counter arguments

The Court

o Judge/position profile- what is your


experience in the court (narrative or resume
style)
o Summary statement at the conclusion of the
trial sums up the crime, the charges, the
sentencing (if guilty) and the plan for the
future (for the one charged and for Scotland)

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