Process

1. You will read the traditional version of “The Three Little Pigs” and “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs” by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith.

2. Now that you have read both versions of the three little pigs the class will be split up into four groups with five students in each group.

3. Each group will complete a [|graphic organizer], comparing and contrasting the two stories using [|Google Docs.]
 * Give 5 reasons for each section

4. Once your group has completed the graphic organizer, the class will then be divided into two sides to research if Mr. Wolf is innocent or guilty.

5. Each side will be required to create a poster using [|Glog] to defend their side and present during the mock trial.
 * Give 5 main reasons of why you think Mr. Wolf is guilty or innocent, depending on your position in court
 * Research your reasons!
 * Use Graphics!
 * Be Creative!

6. Use both the traditional version of "The Three Little Pigs" and "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" to research and defend your position in court. Also use these websites to research information as well! [|All About Wolves] [|All About Pigs] [|Wikipedia] [|YouTube]

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7. Roles for each group will then be assigned as followed:
 * ** __ Group facilitator ____ : __ ** keeps the group on task, assures work is done by all, and makes sure all have opportunity to participate and learn.
 * ** __ Timekeeper: __ ** monitors time and moves group along so that they complete the task in the available time, keeps area clean, assumes role of any missing group member if there is no wildcard member
 * ** __ Recorder: __ ** takes notes of the group's discussion and prepares a written conclusion.
 * ** __ Summarizer: __ ** restates the group's conclusions or answers.
 * **__ Elaborator: __** relates the discussion with prior concepts and knowledge.
 * ** __ Research-Runner: __ ** gets needed materials and is the liaison between groups and between their group and the instructor.
 * **Creator:** main person creating the glog
 * ** __ EVERYONE WILL CONTRIBUTE TO FINDING AND DISCUSSING INFORMATION __ **

8. When you complete your Glog's, you will be assigned a specific role for the mock trial:
 * ** Judge: ** The judge decides by laws what can be presented in the courtroom. He is the referee of the courtroom. The judge also gives instructions to the jury before they hear the case. The judge will call and accept or decline the sentence presented by the jury at the end of the trial. If the judge declines the sentence of the jury, they will change the sentence and give their own sentence based on what the laws allow him. (Teacher)
 * ** Bailiff: ** The bailiff is the sheriff of the courtroom. The bailiff swears in the jury and all witnesses involved in the case. The bailiff also keeps the courtroom in order. (One timekeeper will be chosen from the two groups)
 * ** Police Officer: ** The police officer investigates and documents evidence of the crime. Some of the evidence may need to be sent to a lab for analysis. From the evidence collected the lawyers make their case. The police officer may be called as a witness in the case. (One group facilitators from each group)
 * ** Court Reporter **** : ** The court reporter sits in the courtroom and documents everything that is said and done. The court reporter records evidence that is brought for the case. (One timekeeper will be chosen from the two groups)
 * ** Defense Lawyer: ** The defense lawyer defends the accused. The defense lawyer presents evidence and questions witnesses as allowed by the law to show that his client is innocent. The defense lawyer also investigates the facts. The defense lawyer may use other court cases to defend his client. (Summarizer from one group)
 * ** Prosecution Lawyer: ** The prosecution lawyer uses evidence gathered by the police and other sources to prosecute the accused. The prosecution lawyer usually works for the government prosecuting the case. The prosecution lawyer presents evidence and questions witnesses as allowed by the law to show the accused is guilty. (Summarizer from one group)
 * ** Jurors: ** The jury members agree to be open-minded when listening to the case. It listens to the evidence from the defense and prosecution. Using the instructions of the judge, after both sides have presented their evidence, they go into a separate room to decide on the case by themselves. When they return to the courtroom, they give their decision to the judge. (Everyone who has not been assigned a role)

9. Once roles are assigned and all information is gathered, the mock trial will begin!

10. We will record the trial and post it on [|TeaherTube.com]!