12 Angry Men - Introduction

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Literature

H5A (2019-2020)

Twelve Angry Men 

Introduction

• Title: "Twelve Angry Men"
• Genre: Drama (Play) 
• Author: Reginald Rose (1920-2002) 
• Setting: Jury room
• Published: 1955 

What do you know about the legal system in America? Use key words.

Jury Duty - Explained

• You will watch the video about jury duty twice.
• Answer the questions on your work sheet*
• Take 1 minute to read the questions before watching the video.

*The work sheet has to be added to your portfolio 

Jury Duty - Explained

• Checking your answers 
• Revise your answers 

Do you think the jury system is efficient and fair? Why (not)?

Do you think the jury system is efficient and fair? Why (not)?

Evaluation

Do you know the meaning of the following terms?

Verdict                     Testimony                Juror

Evidence                 Foreperson              Trial jury 

Hung jury                Constitution           

Evaluation

1. Verdict: vonnis, oordeel
2. Evidence: bewijsstukken
3. Hung jury: wanneer de juryleden er niet unaniem uitkomen
4. Testimony: getuigenis
5. Constitution: grondwet
6. Foreperson: het 'hoofd' van de juryleden
7. Juror: jurylid
8. Trial jury: een rechtszaak met juryleden ipv alleen rechter       
   

Assignment / Homework

• Write an essay (120-150 words) in which you agree or disagree with the following statement: "The American jury system is efficient and fair." Give two reasons! 
• Write an introduction, a main body with two arguments / reasons, and a conclusion. Add a word count.
• Deadline: Thursday, September 5th. Bring typed copy to class! 
• This is part of your assessment for literature.
• Assessment: spelling, grammar, arguments, essay structure 
• Lesson up class code: RVAMY