Mock Trial Prep

People who take the stand to testify.

• Jury

• Bailiff

• Attorney

• Witness

BONUS: The direct examination is...

• The friendly interrogation of your own witnesses

• the unfriendly interrogation of the other side's witnesses

The defendant in our mock trial is...

• Ralph

• Roger

• Piggy

• Jack

BONUS: The jury is...

• A group of citizens selected and sworn, according to the law, to inquire about certain facts about evidence presented to them. 

• The person against whom a criminal complaint or indictment is filed: the “accused”. 

• Based on those findings, the jury is expected to find the defendant “guilty” or “not guilty”. 

• A licensed trial lawyer, hired or appointed to conduct the legal defense of a person accused of a crime and to represent him/her before a court of law

Reorder the following as to how a trial proceeds:

• witness testimony-cross-examination

• verdict rendered

• closing argument

• opening statement

• witness testimony-direct examination

a formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law

• affidavit

• testimony

• exhibit

• answer

These professionals introduce evidence and questions the witnesses to bring out the full story.

• attorneys

• baliffs

• judges

• law clerks

The jury __________________.

• pays close attention to the evidence provided by both sides.

• listens to the radio during the trial

• answers questions from the attorneys

• displays emotions during the trial

What is the primary role of a witness in a mock trial?

• To present evidence

• To cross-examine the defendant

• To provide testimony

• To deliver the verdict

In a mock trial, what is the purpose of the opening statement?

• To summarize the evidence

• To introduce the case to the jury

• To question the witnesses

• To present the closing argument