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**__Frankenstein Mock Trial Essay:__** Suppose that the novel //Frankenstein// was actually set in the current era...could the monster have the evidence needed to sue his creator in civil court? Pretend that you are the attorney for the monster, and that you are suing Dr. Victor Frankenstein for negligence, malpractice, and/or emotional and physical distress. What evidence do you have to support your claim? Compose this essay as though you are trying to appeal to the jury in an opening statement.



// 0= Not evident, 1= Evident, but not developed, 2= Evident and developed, 3= Evident and well-developed: //
 * __Requirements:__**
 * 2 pages
 * Double spaced
 * 12 pt font, Times New Roman/Ariel
 * Due on the day of the Test (Final class before Spring Break)
 * __Rubric: 15 points total__**

a) Written as an address to a jury 0 1 2 3 b) Claims/Charges are clear and 0 1 2 3 explained. c) Evidence from the novel is used 0 1 2 3 to support the attorney’s claims  d) Emotional, ethical, or medical 0 1 2 3 appeal e) Grammar and Mechanics 0 1 2 3 You will be participating in a mock trial of Dr. Victor Frankenstein, who has been brought up on charges of negligence, malpractice, and emotional and physical distress by the Monster in civil court. Your job will be either to support the defendant or the plaintiff as a witness, judge, attorney, or jury member, using evidence from the text to make your claims or defend your positions. We will assign positions/roles in class, and everyone will have the opportunity to participate and earn their points.   1) Opening statement by plaintiff’s attorney 2) Opening statement by defendant’s attorney   3) Interrogation of plaintiff’s witnesses by attorney for the plaintiff 4) Cross-examination of the plaintiff’s witnesses by attorney for the defendant   5) Interrogation of defendant’s witnesses by attorney for the defendant 6) Cross-examination of defendant’s witnesses by attorney for the plaintiff   7) Closing arguments by both attorneys // 0= Not evident, 1= Evident, but not developed, 2= Evident and developed, 3= Evident and well-developed: // a) Student completes their 0 1 2 3 role in the proceedings  b) Student uses evidence from 0 1 2 3 the text. c) Student contributes to group-work 0 1 2 3
 * //__Frankenstein__// __Mock Trial Participation Rubric:__**
 * __ The Proceedings will occur in this fashion: __**
 * __ Rubric for Participation Grade: 9 points total __**