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Warm-Up

Write opening statements (this is already late). The lead attorney should fine tune his/her opening statement with Ms. King. Warm-Up. You have the most Control over this aspect of the trial. State your argument ( thesis) Define any key terms for judge. Lay out your entire argument. .

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Warm-Up

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  1. Write opening statements(this is already late). The lead attorney should fine tune his/her opening statement with Ms. King. Warm-Up

  2. You have the most Control over this aspect of the trial. • State your argument ( thesis) • Define any key terms for judge. • Lay out your entire argument. Opening Statement

  3. Go over the rolls for the teams • Each should have three witness • Two lawyers (One Lead Attorney) • Closing Statement Guru • Support staff. 2) Read the Case ( I would HIGHLY suggest assigning reading) 3)Come up with strategy you’re going to win the case. Today in your Mock-trial Groups.

  4. Form an argument and strategy on how your going to win the case ( which means reading everything and discussing it as a group) Understand how your opponent can win. Write opening statements first draft ( or at least outline it) Today in your Mock-trial Groups

  5. Work on direct examination for your witness ( i.e. come up with questions) Work on cross examination for your opponents witnesses. Get witnesses direct examination and cross examination questions done. Start practicing your roles… Mock Trial is TOMORROW!! in your Mock-trial Groups:

  6. Your Honor, the prosecution/defense will prove today that _______________________________________________. For our argument we will abide by the following key terms: _____________________________________. In order to prove our case, we will _____________. (In this section, you do not have to provide every detail, but you should mention the witnesses that you plan to call to the stand and the evidence that you plan to present.) Based on the case we plan to present, we urge the judge to side with the prosecution/defenseand find _________. Mock Trial Opening Statements

  7. This is the last moment you will have to sway the judge/jury – no judge/jury tampering… no bribery permitted. How do you make a strong closing statement? Find the information on the Document titled “ Make a StronG Closing Statement

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