Law Day 2003
Law Day 2003
On Law Day, May 1, 250 Jamestown Schools elementary children attended a mock trial performance by advanced fifth grade students based on the story of "TheThree Pigs". Volunteer docents showed the children through the Center after the presentation.
Showing absoutely no shame, B.B. Wolf (the initials stand for "Big Bad")has the nerve to sue Curly Pig for attempted wolf cooking. |
Big Bad Wolf v. Curly Pig: A Civil Trial
This best-selling American Bar Association mock trial was entertaining as well as a compelling introduction to law and to the United States legal system.
The aim of this mock trial was not to imitate reality, but rather to create a learning experience for students.
Mock trials begin simply and work up to cases that more closely approach the drama and substantive dimensions of the real thing.
Students of Linda Taylor's fifth grade Advanced Learning Program at R.R. Rogers School in Jamestown, NY presented this mock trial. |
Students presented scripted parts in full costume. They had assigned roles such as attorneys, witnesses, jurors, reporters, a bailiff, clerk, and judge.
Each of the roles had a specific task to perform such as opening statements, cross examination, developing witness questions, etc.
To prepare for the mock trial, the facts and basic law involved were discussed. Students revisited the Fairy Tale, The Three Little Pigs.
For more information on obtaining a copy of "Big Bad Wolf v. Curly Pig: A Civil Trial" contact the American Bar Association.
The Honorable Joseph Gerace helped interpret the trial for the children. |
The audience participated to determine the guilt or innocence of Curley Pig (after the facts were presented of course!) |