Twelve Angry Men

Drama

• a genre of literature intended to be a rap

• a genre of literature intended to be acted out for an audience

• a genre of literature intended to focus on history

• a genre of literature intended to be sung

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

Line

• an actor’s intended speaking part

• a math term

• an actor's movement or action

• a time and place

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3B

Stage directions

• north, south, east, west

• speaking parts

• the wood used to make a stage

• movements or facial expressions stated in italics for actors to include in their actions

Acts

• periods of time

• moments of goofiness

• a short performance included in a drama

• character roles

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Dialogue

• two or more characters

• the conversation between characters in a novel, drama, etc.

• figurative language used in a play

• time and place

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3B

Verdict

• a decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case

• a statement given by a witness

• the judge's ruling

• time for the jury to discuss the case

Unanimous

• when one person believes differently from others

• when the judge gives his/her opinion

• when there cannot be an agreement among all jurors

• when an opinion or decision is held or carried by everyone involved

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.RI.7.4

Jury

• 12 citizens sworn to give a verdict in a legal case

• a group of judges

• a group of civilians traveling out of state

• 12 citizens who lie on the stand

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

Acquittal

• a judgement that a person is guilty of a crime

• a judgment that a person is not guilty of a crime

• when a judgement cannot be made

• a judge who lies

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

Hung jury

• a jury that comes to a unanimous decision

• a jury who goes to lunch

• a judicial jury that cannot agree upon a verdict after extended discussion

• a jury who discusses the case