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9/11/15 BR- “You can say whatever you want in court (as long as you can prove it.)” - anonymous legal scholar What do you think this quote means? -Be sure to hand in your bellringers Today: Introduction - Facts
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Vocabulary Journal Over the course of the year you will collect words in your vocabulary journal. This should be kept in your binder and will be checked from time to time. Feel free to adapt the language and use your own words! Include a working usage sentence of the term. “I am using rhetoric in a sentence” By learning to use rhetoric I can be a more effective speaker.” We will also post the words for your vocabulary journal on our word wall.
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This Class – Ex (from yesterday) A few videos As you watch: What are some common themes What are some questions you have When I heard “_________” I thought or felt.. Hand this in!
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Facts In law facts are used to construct arguments. Facts are like blocks you use to build something Each side has a set of facts. Whoever uses their blocks the best wins the argument (the case) We must always try to argue using facts Some examples..
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Vocabulary Journal #1 Jurisprudence – The study of law and legal reasoning Legal brief – A short summary of a legal case with relevant (important) facts, legal issues, arguments, and the decision of the court
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Analyzing A Case Take a look at the legal brief format This can also be shortened Try it now..
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