12 Angry Men Lesson Plan

Read until the end of Act I.

Common Core Objectives

1. 1

   CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2

2. 2

   CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.4

3. 3

   CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.5

4. 4

   CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.6

5. 5

   CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.W.9

Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if the class will engage in all of the suggested classroom exercises and activities and discuss all of the thought questions.

Content Summary for Teachers

From the second vote to the end of Act I

The second vote, taken by secret ballot, reveals that one more juror has changed his vote to "not guilty." The 3rd Juror is furious at the...