ELA Mock Trial Resource: Fun Middle School Short Story Activity

Why Use a Mock Trial in Middle School ELA?

In today’s episode of Two Middle School ELA Teachers by ELA Core Plans, Shannon shares one of her all-time favorite classroom activities! This isn’t just fun and games; rather, it is powerful ELA instruction wrapped in courtroom drama.

If you want the complete mock trial resource for Rikki-tikki-tavi discussed in this episode, you can download it directly on TPT.

Grab Your Free ELA Resources

Furthermore, we have a free gift just for our listeners! You can now download a free sample of the ELA Core Club for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. This pack is filled with ready-to-use materials, including:

  • Daily Bell Ringers: Two weeks of Core Chomp and Standard Start exercises.

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