Classical Conversations Mock Trial Press Release Template

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CLASSICAL CONVERSATIONS COMMUNITY PARTICIPATES IN ANNUAL MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION

Local Classical Conversations Students Practice Rhetoric and Debate Skills in Friendly Mock Trial

[CITY], State. — [Date] — Eighth-grade students of Classical Conversations, the world’s largest classical homeschool organization, will assume various positions in a courtroom for their annual Mock Trial Competition. The trial will take place on [DATE] at [LOCATION].

These students have spent all semester preparing a case for trial as part of their debate curriculum in the Classical Conversations Challenge B program. The Mock Trial competition is designed to showcase the students’ competency in public speaking, critical thinking and rhetoric. Students will argue the case by playing the roles of attorneys and witnesses for both the prosecution and defense. They will also have access to mock witness statements, law enforcement reports and evidence exhibits to use in their preparation. The case involves [insert brief description of case].

Sample quote from director: “The Mock Trial is one of my favorite activities we do at Classical Conversations,” said [DIRECTOR]. “Not only does it teach skills in research, writing, public speaking and rhetoric, but the students have fun while doing it. It’s always such a joy watching these students come up with creative and unique ways to argue and present a case.”

In this year’s competition, [LOCAL JUDGE/ATTORNEY] has agreed to participate in the Mock Trial by playing the part of judge and jury for the students. [Insert any additional information about local judge/attorney].

Sample quote from local judge: “I am honored to participate in this mock trial,” said [JUDGE]. “I wish I could have had access to an opportunity like this when I was these students’ age, and I’m proud of these students for taking advantage of this great opportunity. It’s so important for students to gain an understanding of the legal system early on, and it’s inspiring to watch these students come alive in the courtroom.”

Classical Conversations is a home-centered educational community serving more than 50,000 families in 42 countries that uniquely equips and guides parents to motivate their children to become lifelong learners. With a curriculum that has been tested and refined for over 20 years, the classical education model hones students’ skills of recitation, logical thinking and rhetoric.

For more information about the Mock Trial Competition and Classical Conversations curriculum, visit www.classicalconversations.com/.

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About Classical Conversations:

Founded by Leigh Bortins in 1997, Classical Conversations is a leading classical, Christian curriculum tailored to homeschool education serving more than 50,000 families in 42 countries. The curriculum supports a home-centered educational community that equips parents to provide their children with timeless tools of learning so they can discover nature’s order and beauty while enabling others to do the same. The curriculum offers a Christ-centered worldview, while honing students’ academic and classical skills of recitation, logical thinking, and rhetoric.