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This packet contains plans, instructions and materials for a mock trial in Spanish class. The
unit is designed for an upper level class but could be adapted. It can be used to practice or
evaluate interpersonal speaking and listening and presentational speaking and writing. The
trial aims to solve a dispute between Romeo and Julieta. Julieta canceled plans to attend
prom with Romeo at the last minute. Romeo claims that Julieta’s actions caused him great
emotional and financial distress. Now, a jury must decide the issue.
For the trial, students are divided into three groups: 1. The defense team that claims that Julieta is not re-
sponsible and should not be required to pay for Romeo’s misfortune. 2. The prosecution that claims that
Romeo suffered greatly and Julieta should pay $10,000 to cover his losses. 3. The jury that will decide if Juli-
eta should pay and how much.
If the class is small enough, the jury can be eliminated and the teacher can act as a judge who decides the
issue based on the trial proceedings. This is actually preferable in many cases because finding meaningful
tasks for the jury during class planning time can be a challenge. Also, the teacher is often a better judge of
which side performed better during the trial. Student juries tend to lean towards their own opinions of the
issue. It is best for the teacher to divide the groups. Each side should have a couple strong, outgoing stu-
dents who can act as lawyers. The materials provided are for six students on each side, but the number of
witnesses can be increased or decreased to accommodate larger or smaller groups. From the beginning,
students should know that they will complete a group evaluation at the end of the unit to assess their efforts
in the group.
The unit usually takes about a week to complete. The steps are as follows:
1. Introduction – Students read the description of the trial and the events that have led to it.
2. Vocabulary – Students fill in definitions for useful courtroom vocabulary. Practice with the terms is also
helpful.
3. Roles – Students are given their roles for the trial. It is usually best for the teacher to divide the teams
and allow students to select specific roles within (lawyer, defendant, witness).
4. Witness descriptions – The defense and prosecution have descriptions of the witnesses in English. They
must use the descriptions to create their questioning. They are not to translate the information but ra-
ther use it as a basis. Both sides see all witness information. Each witness description includes at least
one point contrary to the goal. Wise groups will use that point in their cross examination. The jury does
not see the witness descriptions. The burden of getting the important information to the jury lies with
each group. They must find a way to use Spanish and questioning to get the information out. Witnesses
may not lie about any information from the descriptions.
5. Planning – This can happen in or out of class. Students use the provided sheet to make notes that they
will use as a basis for arguments in the trial. They plan the opening statements and questions for each
witness. Witnesses may practice answering the questions from lawyers but may not have anything written
as they speak in the trial. Some steps (cross examinations, closing statements) cannot really be planned until the
trial has begun.
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6. Trial – The trial proceeds according to the included order. Lawyers make opening statements. Witnesses are called
and questioned. Groups meet to form closing statements. Closing statements are shared. The jury or judge deliber-
ates and a verdict is given. The entire trial occurs in Spanish. Each group may be given permission to ask “¿Cómo se
dice?” a few times during the proceedings. Any other English use results in a loss of points.
During the trial, jury members fill out the witness information form about the witnesses who are called and ques-
tioned during the trial.
7. Group Evaluation – Students use the included form to evaluate fellow group members.
8. Written reaction – Students write a short essay about their true opinions of the case. It is important that they un-
derstand that they are not writing an evaluation of the characters in the trial. They are writing their opinions based
on the written description of Romeo, Julieta and the case.
Disclaimer: I do not claim to be an expert on courtrooms or trials. My goal for the courtroom setting is to create a con-
text for simulating authentic language use. I imagine there are inaccuracies in my descriptions of the proceedings. This
unit could be extended and integrated with a social studies unit to make connections.
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Romeo v. Julieta
Romeo estaba enamorado de Julieta. Ella era una chica bonita y atlética. Era la estrella del equipo de atletismo y la presiden-te de su clase. Romeo le invitó al prom. Julieta aceptó la invitación. Romeo estaba muy emocionado. Compró los boletos por $60. Compró las flores por $30. Pagó $20 por cortarse el pelo. Alquiló un traje por $95. Alquiló un carro deportivo por $250. Todo estaba listo.
Pero tres horas antes de prom, Julieta le llamó a Romeo y le dijo que no podía ir al prom con él. El sábado por la mañana an-tes de prom, Julieta corrió en una competencia de atletismo. Corría cuando se cayó y rompió un dedo de su mano izquierda. No podía ponerse ni el vestido ni los zapatos. No podía bailar. No podía comer con un tenedor. Según Julieta, la herida era muy grave.
Romeo se ponía el traje cuando Julieta llamó. No lo pudo creer. No sabía que hacer. Ya tenía el traje, los boletos, el carro, las flores y el pelo corto. Romeo decidió ir al prom con su hermana (un freshman). Ella se puso un vestido viejo y los zapatos de tenis y se subió al carro con Romeo.
Romeo entró al prom con su hermana. Los otros estudiantes los vieron y empezaron a reírse. Se rieron sin parar. Romeo tenía vergüenza. Salió del prom, se subió al carro deportivo y manejó rápidamente. Estaba furioso y tenía vergüenza. Romeo lloraba fuertemente y manejaba rápidamente cuando chocó el carro con un árbol. Romeo estaba bien, pero el carro estaba destruido.
Romeo cree que Julieta tiene la culpa por su accidente y todos los problemas de esa noche. Él quiere demandar a Julieta. No debe pagar. Julieta debe pagar.
Romeo quiere demandar a Julieta por $10,000.
$60 por los boletos de prom
$30 por las flores
$20 por el corte de pelo
$100 por el traje
$250 por alquilar el carro
$5,000 por reparar el carro chocado
$2,000 por las cuentas del doctor
$2,540 por el dolor y vergüenza
Total - $10,000
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Vocabulario del juicio
el tribunal
la defensa
la acusación
el jurado
el/la acusado(a)
el/la demandado(a)
el/la demandante
el/la abogado(a)
el/la testigo(a)
el/la juez
la prueba
demandar
el informe inicial
el informe final
el veredicto
condenar
la condena
absolver
la absolución
la culpa
culpable
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Tribunal: el proceso
I: Introducción del juicio (el juez)
II: Informe inicial de la acusación (abogado acusación A)
III: Informe inicial de la defensa (abogado defensor A)
IV: El demandante (abogado acusación A)
-contra examinación (abogado defensor A)
V: El acusado (abogado defensor B)
-contra examinación (abogado acusación B)
VI: Primer testigo para la acusación (abogado acusación B)
- contra examinación (abogado defensor B)
VII: Segundo testigo para la acusación (abogado acusación A)
- contra examinación (abogado defensor A)
VIII: Tercer testigo para la acusación (abogado acusación B)
- contra examinación (abogado defensor B)
IX: Primer testigo para la defensa (abogado defensor A)
- contra examinación (abogado acusación A)
X: Segundo testigo para la defensa (abogado defensor B)
- contra examinación (abogado acusación B)
XI: Tercer testigo para la defensa (abogado defensor A)
- contra examinación (abogado acusación A)
XII: Informe final de la acusación (abogado acusación B)
XIII: Informe final de la defensa (abogado defensor B)
XIV: Deliberación del jurado
XV: Veredicto y comentarios**
** Este juicio es de una acusación civil. Por eso, el jurado puede decidir que el acusado no pague nada, que él pague todo o que él pague parte de los $10,000.
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La Defensa
Los Papeles:
Abogado A es _________________________________________________
Abogado B es __________________________________________________
La acusada _________________________________________________
Testigo 1 _____________________________________________________________
Testigo 2 _____________________________________________________________
Testigo 3 _____________________________________________________________
Los apuntes:
A. 3 puntos para el informe inicial (porque Julieta no tiene la culpa)
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B. La acusada: _________________________________
5 preguntas para la acusada
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C. Testigo #1: __________________________________________
4 preguntas para testigo #1
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C. Testigo #2: __________________________________________
4 preguntas para testigo #2
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D. Testigo #3: __________________________________________
4 preguntas para testigo #3
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La Acusación
Los Papeles:
Abogado A es _________________________________________________
Abogado B es __________________________________________________
El demandante _________________________________________________
Testigo 1 _____________________________________________________________
Testigo 2 _____________________________________________________________
Testigo 3 _____________________________________________________________
Los apuntes:
A. 3 puntos para el informe inicial (porque Julieta tiene la culpa)
__________________________________________________________
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B. El demandante: _________________________________
5 preguntas para el demandante:
____________________________________________________________
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C. Testigo #1: __________________________________________
4 preguntas para testigo #1
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
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C. Testigo #2: __________________________________________
4 preguntas para testigo #2
____________________________________________________________
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D. Testigo #3: __________________________________________
4 preguntas para testigo #3
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Testigos – acusación
#1 Friend
This good friend of Romeo saw firsthand how excited Romeo was and how much time, money and effort he put into preparations.
He went with Romeo to rent the suit, rent the car and buy the flowers. He has been Romeo’s friend for years and was crushed
when he heard about what happened. He believes Julieta is at fault and should pay every penny. If he were in Romeo’s position,
he would drive fast and crash a car. He lost his own license because of three speeding tickets.
#2 Teacher
This teacher knows Romeo very well from class. He also knows all about prom and what students go through as they prepare. He
believes that prom season is an emotional and stressful time for students. He saw how excited Romeo was before prom. He be-
lieves that Romeo is a responsible young man who would not drive recklessly under normal circumstances. He does not think that
Julieta was a good student. She never seemed to care much for her classmates. She was more concerned with her own achieve-
ments. He saw that Julieta was also excited about prom before the accident at her track meet.
#3 Policeman
This policeman was the first on the scene after the accident. He saw the crash and interviewed Romeo. He could tell that Romeo
was upset about prom and being ridiculed by his classmates. He often sees how teenagers’ emotions lead to accidents. He be-
lieves Romeo was driving 75 mph when he crashed. He was not drunk or high. He believes that drivers should always focus on
the road regardless of what is on their mind.
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Testigos – defensa
#1 Friend
This friend of Julieta is also on the track team. She knows how important athletics are to Julieta. She could receive a scholarship
to a university. She was at the meet cheering on when she saw Julieta fall. She cried along with Julieta. She went to visit Julieta
the day after prom, and she saw how crushed Julieta was. She could tell that her friend was in great pain. She had to help her eat
cereal with a spoon and had to help her brush her teeth. She does not believe Julieta should pay any money to Romeo. She be-
lieves that Romeo is ugly and Julieta could do better.
#2 Doctor
This doctor attended to Julieta when she came in the hospital. She diagnosed Julieta with a broken finger and put it in a cast.
She told Julieta not to use the hand for four weeks and that too much activity could result in further injury. She saw how upset
Julieta was about her finger and how worried she was about missing future track meets. Julieta never mentioned anything about
prom to her.
#3 Track coach
This coach has worked with Julieta for four years. She has been very proud. She knows that Julieta has been committed to suc-
cess and has made many sacrifices. She cried too when Julieta fell. She knew her team had no chance of winning without Julieta.
She does not believe prom is as important as track. She believes that Julieta needs to rest for three weeks – no school and no
boys. She believes that dancing is good exercise for an athlete with hand problems.
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Testigo #1 (el acusado) Nombre ______________________________________________
Datos importantes:
Opinión del testigo:
La defensa
Testigo #1 Nombre ______________________________________________
Datos importantes:
Opinión del testigo:
Testigo #1 Nombre ______________________________________________
Datos importantes:
Opinión del testigo:
Testigo #1 Nombre ______________________________________________
Datos importantes:
Opinión del testigo:
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Testigo #1 (el demandante) Nombre ______________________________________________
Datos importantes:
Opinión del testigo:
La acusación
Testigo #1 Nombre ______________________________________________
Datos importantes:
Opinión del testigo:
Testigo #1 Nombre ______________________________________________
Datos importantes:
Opinión del testigo:
Testigo #1 Nombre ______________________________________________
Datos importantes:
Opinión del testigo:
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¿Qué crees?
Escribe tu opinión verdadera. ¿Julieta tiene la culpa? ¿Debe pagar? ¿Cuánto debe pagar? Explica tu respuesta y menciona infor-
mación del juicio. Escribe un ensayo de 80 palabras o más.
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Juicio Simulado - Speaking Rubric
Total: ________ / 28
Comments:
4 3 2 1
Completion Statements, ques-tions and answers
are complete
Few parts are not complete
Some require-ments are not met
Many requirements are not met
Pronunciation There are no mis-takes in pronuncia-
tion.
There are few mis-takes in pronuncia-
tion.
There are some mistakes in pro-
nunciation.
There are many mis-takes in pronunciation.
Flow Speaking is smooth and natural.
There are a few disruptions in flow (pauses, unnatural
moments)
There are some noticeable disrup-
tions in flow
Many disruptions make listening difficult
Structure All grammar and vocabulary is used
correctly
There are a few errors in grammar
and vocabulary
There are some errors in grammar
and vocabulary
There are many errors in vocabulary and gram-
mar
Comprehensibility Classmates could understand easily.
Speaking is on-level with stu-
dent’s class
Classmates could not understand
easily.
Classmates could not understand
much. Speaking is below or above
level.
Classmates could un-derstand almost noth-
ing. Speaking is severe-ly above or below level.
Vocabulary Correct and ad-vanced vocabulary
is used
Correct vocabulary is used
Incorrect vocabu-lary and/or English
is used
Nearly incomprehensi-ble due to poor vocabu-
lary
Creativity / Complexity Thorough answers are given, which
demonstrate domi-nance of the con-tent and the lan-
guage
Answers are given that show under-
standing of content and context
Short yet correct answers are given.
Minimal infor-mation provided.
Incomplete answers
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Total ______ / 28
Comments:
4 3 2 1
length 80 words 60 words 40 words 20 words
Comprehensibility Fellow students could understand the writing clear-ly
Fellow students could understand most
Fellow students understand the main idea
Fellow students would not under-stand
verbs All verbs are con-jugated correctly and agree with subject. All nec-essary accent marks are pre-sent.
There are very few errors in verb usage.
There are few errors in verb us-age
There are some errors in verb us-age.
other grammar All adjectives agree and are used correctly. There are no grammar errors.
There are very few errors in grammar
There are few errors in gram-mar
There are some errors in gram-mar
Vocabulary All words are used correctly. There is no Eng-lish used.
Some words are not used correct-ly.
Many words are not used correct-ly. English is pre-sent.
Most words are used incorrectly.
flow The essay moves along and is easy to read. Transi-tions are used.
There are few parts that do not flow well.
There are some parts that do not flow well.
There are many parts that do not flow well.
creativity The essay is inter-esting to read. Various verbs and sentence struc-tures are used. Much thought is apparent.
The essay is in-teresting to read, but repetition or lack of thought are apparent.
Repetition or lack of thought make essay not very interesting.
Essay is dull.
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Group Evaluation
Rate each group member, including yourself, on a scale of 1-5 in each category. 5 is very good. 1 is very bad. You may also make comments at the bottom. Your evaluation will remain confidential.
Name Effort/ Support for
Contribution other members Attitude
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Comments: ______________________________________________________________
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Group Evaluation
Rate each group member, including yourself, on a scale of 1-5 in each category. 5 is very good. 1 is very bad. You may also make comments at the bottom. Your evaluation will remain confidential.
Name Effort/ Support for
Contribution other members Attitude
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Comments: ______________________________________________________________
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