Order in the Court!



Complete the first 2 parts and submit via Serial: Episode 1Listening worksheet. Bring a printed copy to class along with your answers to the discussion questions (for an in-class discussion).Part I: Vocabulary: Look up each word below. Write a short definition, the part of speech, and then use each word in a sentence. alibicaseappealaffidavitmotiveprosecutiondefensevestibule underminetestifyPart II: Listening Comprehension: answer the questions below while listening to the podcastThe narrator (Sarah Koenig) says that she has never thought about how difficult it is to do what?In what year does this story/crime take place?What was the main thing that Koenig learned from the experiment with her nephew and his friends?Describe the victim/missing girl (be as detailed as possible). Why did Rabia write to Koenig? Why did she want Koenig to re-investigate this case?She compares this case to what famous author’s plays?What kind of lawyer is Rabia?How do Rabia and Saad describe the defendant (Adnan Syed)?How does Rabia’s description compare to the fact check?Adnan was born in the US but his parents were from which country?Who is Hae Min Lee?What did the prosecution say was the general motive for the crime? What does Jay say Adnan showed him in the parking lot of the Best Buy?What sport does Adnan participate in?Where does Adnan burry Hae?What are 2 ways that Koenig describes Adnan now? What do they mean when they say the “crucial window”? The time between 2:15-236.Asia McClain wrote Adnan letters stating that she saw him where?Who is Cristina Gutierrez?What are some of the logical and strategic reasons the defense attorneys gave for not putting Asia McClain on the witness stand?What did these same defense attorneys say is “inconceivable”? Who is Derek and why is he important? Why does Asia say she remembers this day? What does Asia do after the private investigator came to her door?Part III: Discussion Questions: Look through each question and prepare a short answer for an in-class discussionWhat do you think of Asia McClain? Is she a good person who is scared? Did she lie to the cops originally or was she lying when she told the prosecutor that she lied about seeing Adnan? Based on this first episode, what is your opinion of Adnan’s guilt? Why do you think this? ................
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