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The No Case

Worksheet · Grades 9+

Comprehension Questions

  1. Who was arrested and why?
  2. What did the statesman request from the District Attorney?
  3. How did the District Attorney respond to the statesman’s request?
  4. What did the statesman present as evidence?
  5. What was the District Attorney’s opinion about the evidence?

Vocabulary Exercise

Match the words with their correct definitions:

WordDefinition
1. StatesmanA. Formally accused of a crime.
2. IndictedB. Causing disgust or hatred.
3. AbhorrentC. Information or proof that supports a claim.
4. EvidenceD. To free someone from a criminal charge.
5. AcquitE. A person who is experienced in the art of government.

Writing/Reflection Task

Reflect on the moral of the story. What lesson do you think it conveys about justice and evidence?

Your reflections:

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