Terms
What is an alibi
A defense that asserts that the defendant could not have committed the crime because the defendant was somewhere else when the crime took place.
metaphor
a figure of speach that directly equates two unlike things to suggest a likeness or create a vivid, non-literal image (time is a thief)
Mr.Wentt favorite color
purple
How many kids does Ms.Lah have?
1
Who is our counselor ?
6th grade wing
What is Unanimous
group decision where everyone is in total agreement
defendant
an individual, entity, or corporation accused of a crime in a criminal case
Mr.Daniels favorite Football team
Buffalo Bills
What is the definition of claim?
the main idea or thesis which acts as the core of an argument focusing on why or how
What is our nurse name?
Nurse Curry
main idea
the primary point, message, or argument an author wants to convey about a topic, usually summarized in one or two sentences.
prosecuting attorney (prosecutor)
a government official representing the state or federal government or federal government in criminal cases
Ms.Lah favorite basketball player
KG
what is an excerpt?
a type of reading
Who is Mr.Lorenzo?
custodial staff
central idea
the primary, overarching message or main point an author wants to convey in an informational text
theme
the underlying, central message, idea, or lesson in a work of literature, art or music
When is Ms.Lah Birthday
March 29th
what is a hung jury?
when the jury can not come to a unanimous verdict in a criminal case so a new jury has to take over
Mr.Daniels has two good knees (pause) true or false
false
constant
a fixed value that does not change
Deliberations
After a trial, the jury goes into its assigned private room to think about and discuss evidence and testimony to help it reach a verdict
What is one of Ms.Lah favorite characters...name three or more get double the points
Groot, Hulk, Chucky, Bumblebee, Wonder woman, spiderman, Raphael (ninja turtles)
Whats Ms.Lah favorite food?
Pasta
Who is Ms.Lah favorite artist?
Lauryn Hill