Key Components of a Mock Trial

What is the primary purpose of preliminary matters in a trial?

• To deliver closing arguments

• To present opening arguments

• To handle housekeeping issues

• To cross-examine witnesses

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

During preliminary matters, what is typically NOT addressed?

• Housekeeping issues

• Permission to move around the courtroom

• Permission to approach witnesses

• Objections and disputes

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What is the main goal of an opening statement?

• To cross-examine the opposing side

• To state what each side expects to happen

• To present evidence

• To argue the case

Why are opening statements not considered arguments?

• Because they are meant to be neutral

• Because they are only for the judge

• Because they simply state expectations

• Because they include evidence

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What type of questions are typically asked during direct examination?

• Leading questions

• Open-ended questions

• Yes or no questions

• Multiple-choice questions

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following is a characteristic of direct examination?

• Leading questions

• Adversarial questioning

• Aggressive tactics

• Friendly and cooperative

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the primary focus of cross-examination?

• To summarize the case

• To challenge the witness's testimony

• To present new evidence

• To support the witness's testimony

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CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What type of questions should be asked during cross-examination?

• Multiple-choice questions

• Leading questions

• Neutral questions

• Open-ended questions

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main purpose of closing arguments?

• To summarize and argue the case

• To introduce new evidence

• To cross-examine witnesses

• To handle preliminary matters

How long do high school and college students typically have for closing arguments?

• About 10 minutes

• About 7 minutes

• About 3 minutes

• About 5 minutes