Lesson Plan

Conducting a Moot Court

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Review the conduct of different roles within the Supreme Court. A moot court activity educates learners about the roles of each member of the court and the process of a case with video clips, research activities, a graphic organizer, writing formal arguments, and conducting the moot court simulation.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Create a reflective activity for after the moot court 
  • Build more knowledge for composing an argument through discussing rhetoric
Classroom Considerations
  • Time spent varies widely depending on your individual classroom
  • Requires some prior knowledge about the court
  • If links don't work, use the attached materials
Pros
  • Generates a meaningful learning experience
  • Expands public speaking abilities
  • The entire class participates, making it more engaging and interactive
Cons
  • None