This dynamic summer course seamlessly blends courtroom excitement with the academic rigor of an advanced language arts course. Centered around the Newbery Honor Book Nothing But the Truth, students strengthen their critical thinking, reading, writing, and public speaking skills. In the first week, students will analyze the underlying ramifications of the novel, putting it into conversation with the U.S. justice system. The second week immerses students in a simulated civil court case, culminating in a riveting trial where they showcase newfound public speaking prowess.
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The course culminates with students drawing on their analytic skills and legal knowledge they accumulated for a mock trial.
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