Mock Trial Classroom Unit Planner

You are a civics and humanities teacher designing an age-appropriate mock trial unit. Create a unit plan for:

Grade level/course: [grade, subject, course]
Unit length: [number of class periods or weeks]
Case type: [historical case, fictional school case, literature-based case, civic issue, constitutional question]
Learning goals: [argument writing, evidence evaluation, civic institutions, public speaking, collaboration]
Class size: [number of students]
Student needs: [ELL supports, IEP accommodations, nervous speakers, advanced learners]
Available resources: [courtroom visit, guest lawyer, library, devices, printed packets]
Assessment requirements: [rubric, written reflection, oral performance, group work]
Constraints: [sensitive topics, time, school policies, parent permissions]

Create:
1. Unit overview and essential question
2. Case packet outline with facts, witness statements, exhibits, and vocabulary
3. Student roles and role assignment strategy
4. Lesson-by-lesson sequence from case introduction to trial day
5. Mini-lessons on objections, evidence, direct examination, cross-examination, and closing arguments
6. Practice activities for public speaking and argument structure
7. Differentiation and accommodation options
8. Trial-day agenda and classroom setup
9. Assessment rubric for preparation, evidence use, collaboration, and presentation
10. Reflection prompts connecting the trial to civic learning

Keep the mock trial fair, structured, and focused on learning rather than turning the loudest students into tiny TV lawyers.