12 Angry Men Lesson Plan

Read from the beginning of Act II until the 7th Juror changes his vote.

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

Beginning of Act II

The act begins exactly when the previous act ended: the 3rd Juror and the 8th Juror have just fought, and the others are...