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1. Select a case (e.g. Dred Scott).
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2. Prepare a summary of the case.
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3. Have students read the case summary.
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4. Have the class identify the facts in the case
and the case question.
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5. Small Group Option - place the students in
triads. Two students (A and B) argue different sides of
the case. The third student (C) plays the role of judge.
The two students argue the case while the judge poses
questions and makes a decision on the case. One team can
then be selected to argue the case "before"
the whole class (see Procedure 6).
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| 6. Whole Class Option - select several
cases for discussion. Prepare case summaries and identify
the case questions. Invite two students or two pairs to
argue each side (Appellant and Respondent). The rest of
the class plays the roles of justices who pose questions
and render a decision. |
