Middle Minds Unleashed

Turn your classroom into a courtroom with this engaging Mock Trial Directions Slides resource! Designed as a companion to The Outsiders, these slides walk students through every step of a structured mock trial in which they examine whether Johnny Cade is guilty of murder, guilty of manslaughter, or acted in self-defense when he killed Bob Sheldon. This trial framework challenges students to apply literary analysis in a real-world format, blending reading comprehension, persuasive argumentat

Set your students up for courtroom success with this Prosecution Role Guide! Designed for a mock trial of Johnny Cade in The Outsiders, this resource provides detailed, easy-to-follow descriptions of each role within the prosecution team. With clear expectations laid out, students gain the confidence and direction they need to prepare for trial and deliver strong performances. What’s Included: Comprehensive Role Descriptions – Each courtroom role is broken down so students know exactly what

Help your students step confidently into the courtroom with this Defense Role Guide! Designed for the mock trial of Johnny Cade in The Outsiders, this resource provides detailed descriptions of each defense role so students know exactly how to prepare and present their part of the case. With structured guidance for every team member, the defense can work together to build a strong, evidence-based argument that Johnny acted in self-defense. What’s Included: Comprehensive Role Descriptions – E

The Prosecution Team Planning Guide is a collaborative Google Doc designed specifically for student teams preparing to prosecute Johnny in the death of Bob Sheldon in The Outsiders. This editable, real-time planning tool helps students take ownership of their roles, develop a cohesive prosecution strategy, and support one another as they transform literary analysis into persuasive courtroom argumentation. What’s Included: Prosecution Role Assignment ChartStudents assign each team member a

The Defense Team Planning Guide is a collaborative Google Doc designed specifically for student teams preparing to defend Johnny, who has been charged in the death of Bob Sheldon in The Outsiders. This editable, real-time planning tool helps students take ownership of their roles, develop a cohesive defense strategy, and support one another as they transform literary analysis into persuasive courtroom argumentation. What’s Included: Defense Role Assignment ChartStudents assign each team member

This note-taking guide shows students the ways in which to take notes appropriately from their sources, by summarizing, paraphrasing, or direct quotes. There is also a linked video to provide further guidance for students. The graphic organizer provides space for students to add their source with its citation, bulleted notes from the source, and their reflections of how they can use the research.