Courtroom Vocabulary and Concepts

This video tutorial introduces third graders to vocabulary and context cards for 'The Trial of Cardigan Jones'. It covers eight vocabulary words: trial, jury, convinced, guilty, pointed, honest, murmur, and stand. Each word is explained with its part of speech and definition, using examples related to courtroom scenarios. The tutorial aims to enhance students' understanding of these terms in the context of the story.

What is the primary purpose of a trial in a courtroom?

• To celebrate the judge's birthday

• To punish the guilty

• To review what happened and determine the truth

• To entertain the jury

What does the word 'trial' mean?

• A group of people

• A type of game

• A type of punishment

• The studying and deciding of a case in a court of law

Who are the members of a jury?

• Lawyers

• Judges

• A group of citizens chosen to listen to the facts and proof on cases

• Police officers

What is the role of a jury in a courtroom?

• To prosecute the accused

• To defend the accused

• To hear the facts of the case and make a decision together

• To make laws

What does it mean to be 'convinced'?

• To be persuaded to do or believe something

• To be angry

• To be happy

• To be confused

What part of speech is 'convinced'?

• Adverb

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

What does the word 'guilty' describe?

• Someone who is sad

• Someone who is happy

• Someone who has committed a crime or bad deed

• Someone who is innocent

What part of speech is 'guilty'?

• Adverb

• Verb

• Adjective

• Noun

What is the opposite of being 'guilty'?

• Honest

• Convinced

• Innocent

• Pointed

What does it mean to 'point' at something?

• To ignore it

• To hide it

• To call attention to it with the finger

• To throw it