Getting Started

1. Take out your Social Studies notebook.

2. Take out The People vs. Columbus, et al.

Students will argue a claim with clear reasons and relevant

evidence by staging a mock trial.

Success Criteria

I can introduce a claim by restating and answering the task question.

I can provide two pieces of relevant evidence and explain how the evidence supports my claim.

The People vs. Columbus, et al.

Defendant -

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Prosecutor -

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Indictment -

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Columbus

Columbus’ men

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

The Taínos

The People vs. Columbus, et al.

Students will be the defendants. It is the students responsibility:

to defend themselves against the charges.

to explain who they think is guilty and why.

Teacher will be the prosecutor.

The People vs. Columbus, et al.

Groups will prepare a defense against the charges contained in the indictments.

Before the trial begins the teacher will choose students who will be sworn to neutrality. These people will be the jury.

Prosecutor will begin arguing the guilt of a particular group.

Those in the group accused by the prosecutor will defend themselves and will state who they believe is guilty.

This process will continue until all the groups have been accused and have defended themselves.

The jury will them decide guilt or innocence.

The People vs. Columbus, et al.

Columbus Columbus’ Men

King Ferdinand &

Queen Isabella

The Tainos

Emyr Jesus Mekhi Kalianna

Justin Calil Daniel Yosselin

Fredy Areeba Evenlyn

Success Criteria

I can introduce a claim by restating and answering the task question.

I can provide two pieces of relevant evidence and explain how the evidence supports my claim.