Open house / meet the teacher night presentatation for Mr. Misuraca's Body of Evidence elective course at Ligon Middle School.

1. Mr. Misuraca’s Class
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2. Body of Evidence
/ Mock Trial
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3.  This elective course is designed to
help students:
◦ understand the mechanisms and principles
of the American justice system;
◦ learn about legal principles, Constitutional
law, legal concepts and terminology, and
courtroom procedures;
◦ develop critical thinking and questioning
skills through the process of role-playing
various roles in the justice system;
◦ Prepare and organize material, oral
presentation and extemporaneous
argument.
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4.  Justice Systems -
Hamurabi, Magna
Carta, Bill of Rights, etc.
 What is Law?
 Criminal Justice Process
◦ Before Trial
◦ Trial
 Procedure (Jury Selection, etc.)
 Opening statements & public
speaking skills
 Rules of Evidence
 Direct and Cross Examination
 Objections
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5.  Public speaking skills
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6.  Mock trials of increasing
complexity
 Public speaking skills
and confidence building
 I could use your help!
◦ Lawyers?
◦ Clerks?
◦ …?
◦ Please contact me!
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7.  Assignments will be weighted according to the
following percentages:
– Tests and Projects– 40%
– Quizzes & Mini Projects – 30%
– Classwork and Presentations: 25%
– Homework: 5%
– SPAN:
– SPAN is updated regularly. It’s especially helpful in
learning if your student is missing work.
– More Information:
– A classroom syllabus is online at http://misuraca.net/
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8.  Website: http://www.misuraca.net
 BlackBoard: http://bb9.wcpss.net
 Email: mmisuraca@wcpss.net
 SPAN: http://span.wcpss.net
 Classroom Tweets: @LigonMiz
 Phone: (919) 856-7929
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