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Phyllis Reynolds NaylorA modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Use this activity to engage all types of learners, while requiring that they refer to and incorporate details from the text over the course of the activity.
“Justice for Shiloh”
In this activity, students will identify evidence and witnesses from the text to create a lawsuit and court case against Judd.
Though Marty is able to acquire ownership of Shiloh, the other dogs on Judd’s property remain. Construct a legal case against Judd and serve as an attorney to prosecute him for animal abuse. Collect statements, eyewitness testimony, and evidence from the novel to support your claim.
Collect your evidence on one document to share; compare evidence you have discovered with peers.
Teaching Suggestion: If you extend the Activity to a mock trial, it may be beneficial for students to work in small groups or to be assigned a side to conduct investigations and compile evidence.
By Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
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