I’ll Be the Judge of
That:
Words about Evidence,
Proof, and Judgment
Due Friday, January
20
Provide the definition for each of the following words that
you don’t know. Even if you think you are familiar with the word, you should
check its definition to confirm your understanding. For words you need to
define, include the dictionary definition and a translation of the dictionary
definition into your own words.
Write an original sentence for each word in the list,
whether you need to define it or not. Post one sentence as a comment (I’d recommend
posting a sentence with the word you understand the least). If you attempt to
post three times without success, e-mail your sentence to me.
Please type your work.
Bonus challenge: Use all your sentences to tell the story of an imaginary trial.
- biased
- exculpate
- impartial
- incontrovertible
- integrity
- objectivity
- subjectivity
- penitent
- plausible
- substantiated
- vindicated
“Convene, my brothers, and let this trial commence. We stand here at our Hall, Vigils before the holy shrine of the God of Mercy, to try this defendant accused of the abominable crime of witchcraft and the affiliation with the vile Princes of Oblivion. Under the guidance of our Lord, my our judgement be just and incontrovertible, so may it be. Let us begin.”
ReplyDelete-Madi Schreiter, P.4
After hard work and determination the detectives were able to vindicate the women proving she wasn’t the thief.
ReplyDelete-Sarah Ramsey P.4
She was very subjective when it came to picking jurors.
ReplyDelete-Andrea Rempel, Per. 4
The article tried to remain objective by presenting evidence from multiple different sources.
ReplyDelete-Marissa, p. 4
"The man was exculpated after he produced an affidavit proving he knew he was being entrapped by his accuser."
ReplyDeleteWhen Mr. Kline doesn't feel like grading, he avoids the imminent wrath of his students with the incontrovertible words, "My dog ate your essays." This obviously plausible excuse is substantiated by the slobbery, torn remains of "the only essay fortunate enough to escape." Any objective student with true integrity doesn't doubt his exculpation.
ReplyDelete-Ana Imes
I was not able to exculpated myself after arriving home past my curfew.
ReplyDeleteKennah Watts, P.5
The media was biased in this year's election, it favored Hillary Clinton.
ReplyDelete-Dakotah-Rae Mick, P.4
Caine’s distaste with the Mona Lisa is purely subjective.
ReplyDelete-Caine Young Period 4
Picard was biased in his choice of tea, he always preferred Earl Grey, hot.
ReplyDeleteIf you read the news today, you’ll find that impartiality has - for better or for worse - taken a side.
ReplyDeleteC. Griffis
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ReplyDelete"Gentlemen of the jury. You have been called upon to act with integrity, and rule as your conscience dictates." Someone shifted impatiently in the jury box and his heart sank a little, but he soldiered on with his closing statement.
ReplyDelete- Rachael Storey, period 4
Once again, fellow Americans, I am not trying to vindicate the transgressions of a nation, and to a greater extent, a world, I only hope to keep in mind that a path set by history can be just as valid as the rebellion thereof, and should not be cast aside.
ReplyDelete- Aydan Parsons, P.4
Jordan exculpated her sister after she showed that she had taken her mother’s bracelet, not her sister.
ReplyDelete-Jordan Cummings, P.5
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ReplyDeleteUntil the moment he had been fully vindicated, everyone treated him like a criminal; in the moment of his vindication, everyone realized their actions towards him had been criminal.
ReplyDeleteThe judge vindicated the accused criminal since there were no witnesses found at the crime scene.
ReplyDelete-Portia Bailey
He is always penitent of his wrong doings and makes sure to fix them in any way he can but this is not one of them.
ReplyDelete-Maddy Moyes
The lawyer presented incontrovertible evidence that his client was not guilty.
ReplyDeleteThe girl who stole my daughters phone didn't have the integrity to confess.
ReplyDelete-Hailey Sumpter p.5
A wave of relief surrounded me as the judge exculpated my husband. They finally saw the saw innocent man I did.
ReplyDelete-Clara Verschingel per 5
Judges must act with integrity, be impartial, and act without biased towards the plantiff or defendant.
ReplyDelete-Camila Talavera P.4
Only time commanded the Reaper, impartial in its' choosing.
ReplyDeleteI was unsure of our king’s integrity. His smile was that of a kind and humble man, but his eyes were those of a cold hearted killer.
ReplyDelete- Emilie-Alice Taylor P.5
Her harsh comments shook the suspect's composure and began to reveal an increasingly penitent expression on his face.
ReplyDeleteTears welled in his eyes as the handcuffs fell from his wrists, vindicating the man of the harsh judgement of society's eyes that had wrongly fallen upon him for all these days.
ReplyDeleteDelaney Kleiner, p5
He fooled me into believing him with his penitent expression.
ReplyDeleteMacKenzie French, Pd5
The internet has displayed incontrovertible bias by refusing to publish the following sentences:
ReplyDeleteWith a last flash of sass the defendants lawyer whispered." I question your subjectivity before the court."
Jenna G
I was accused of showing false penitent because the judge saw the video of smiling while eating the ice cream and then of me laughing afterward.
Levi S.
"The defendant pleaded guilty, and showed much penitence when on the stand."
Logan B.
You could see the regret hanging off his body he was clearly penitent.
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