This site features the author Susan Glaspell including the full text of the two novels, 14 short stories, and the drama Trifles.

This resource has a general definition of a trial, both historic and modern, and it also describes various types of trials.

Come and visit this informative site featuring information on Susan Glaspell. Students and teachers will benefit from this comprehensive resource.

A teacher directed lesson in the U.S. legal system through a mock trial based on events from the Titanic. Students will find much information about the Titanic while also exploring the American Judicial Process.

Come and explore "Trifles" A Play in One Act by Susan Glaspell at this site from the University of Virginia. This online version of the play is maintained at the Electronic Text Center at the University of Virginia Library.

Check out this interactive guide to understanding the 6th amendment.

Have you ever read "Trifles" by Susan Glaspell? Students and teachers will have an opportunity to learn more about this author and her work from the links provided by Web English Teacher.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational passage discusses the judicial branch of the government. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage explains a few parts of the Bill of Rights. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...

[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a teacher named Miss Blake who decided to teach her students about court by creating a courtroom role-play. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...

The Bill of Rights was adopted to protect each United States citizen's rights. Learn about how the Bill of Rights was formed and the protections it guarantees to Americans.

This interactive exhibit takes learners on a literary journey through the classic short story.

First this page asks students to read a short story called "A Jury of Her Peers." Then, this page asks students to "Read about the elements of a good short story and to take part in activities related to 'A Jury of Her Peers.'"

Short, simple summary with the full text of the 5th amendment of the Bill of Rights detailing the need for 'due process of the law' before punishing a person and the right to a trial by jury as detailed in the Constitution.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This web style flipchart supports students study of Reginald Rose's play 12 Angry Men. The flipchart includes primary sources, pages that facilitate group dynamic discussion, and links and resources...

The prosecutor in the Scooter Libby case focuses on whether Valerie Plame was classified or not. This fact is critical to whether Libby lied to the grand jury. Article is from May, 2006.

This resource offers extensive information for students and teachers examining the issue of the death penalty and whether it is morally right, if it violates the Constitution, and whether enforcing it has had any impact on violent crime....