november 13.pptx

Getting Started

1.Take out your homework.

2.Take out your Social Studies notebook and fill in your Table of Contents with the following information:

11/13 The People vs. Columbus, et al. 38-39

Students will evaluate arguments in a text, judging if the thinking is right and the evidence is relevant

and sufficient.

Success Criteria

I can understand how arguments are supported by evidence from the text.

I can evaluate evidence relevant to the arguments.

The People vs. Columbus, et al.

Defendant -


Prosecutor -


Indictment -


Columbus

Columbus’ men

King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

The Taínos


Students will be the defendants. It is the students responsibility:

to defend themselves against the charges.

to explain who they think is guilty and why.

Teacher will be the prosecutor.


Groups will prepare a defense against the charges contained in the indictments.

Before the trial begins the teacher will choose students who will be sworn to neutrality. These people will be the jury.

Prosecutor will begin arguing the guilt of a particular group.

Those in the group accused by the prosecutor will defend themselves and will state who they believe is guilty.

This process will continue until all the groups have been accused and have defended themselves.

The jury will them decide guilt or innocence.


Columbus Columbus’ Men

King Ferdinand &

Queen Isabella

The Tainos

Emyr Jesus Mekhi Kalianna

Justin Calil Daniel Yosselin

Fredy Areeba Evenlyn


What Am I Accused Of?1234567 Page

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I’m Not Guilty, But You Are…Christopher Columbus

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I’m Not Guilty, But You Are…King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella

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I’m Not Guilty, But You Are…Taino Indians1234567 Next

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Success Criteria

I can understand how arguments are supported by evidence from the text.

I can evaluate evidence relevant to the arguments.

november 13.pptx

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