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Character Trial Evidence File

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Character Trial Evidence File

Case Information and Evidence

Story title: ________________________________________________

Character on trial: __________________________________________

Disputed decision: ___________________________________________

1. What is your initial judgment? Was the character’s decision justified? Explain briefly.

Sentence starter: At first, I believe the decision was/was not justified because...

2. Record at least four pieces of evidence from the story.

Use accurate quotations or precise details. Include a page or paragraph number.

Page or paragraph
__________
__________
__________
__________
Quotation or precise detail
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
What it reveals
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
Prosecution or defense?
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
Why is it relevant?
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________

Build the Case

3. State your claim about whether the character’s decision was justified.

Sentence starter: The character’s decision was justified/not justified because...

4. List three reasons that support your claim.

Reason 1: ________________________________________________________

Reason 2: ________________________________________________________

Reason 3: ________________________________________________________

5. What is the strongest counterargument? How would you respond?

Sentence starter: An opposing view is... However, the text shows...

6. Write three questions for a witness who knows about the decision. Include a likely answer from the text.
7. Evidence analyst findings: Which details are strongest, and why are they relevant and sufficient?

Consider whether the evidence shows motive, consequences, or moral judgment.

Closing Argument and Reflection

8. Plan your closing argument. Use at least three cited details, explain your reasoning, address the counterargument, and give a final judgment.

Opening claim: _____________________________________________________

Cited detail 1 and explanation: _________________________________

Cited detail 2 and explanation: _________________________________

Cited detail 3 and explanation: _________________________________

Counterargument and response: ____________________________________

Final judgment: ___________________________________________________

9. Which evidence most shaped your interpretation?
10. Did your judgment change? Why?
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