Mock Trial For Elementary Students

Intructions For Teachers

Instructions By Judge - Bank Teller

Brief Examples of Direct Examination by Prosecuter of Banker - Witness - Friend of Johnny

Brief Examples of Direct Examination by Prosecutor of Friend of Johnny - Witness - Observer

Brief Examples of Direct Examination by Prosecutor of Observer - Witness - First Classmate

Brief Examples of Direct Examination by Prosecutor of First Classmate - Brief Examples of Direct Examination by Prosecutor of Second Classmate

Brief Example of Cross Examination by Defense Counsel of Second Classmate - Brief Example of Direct Examination By Defense Attorney of Storekeeper

Cross Examination By Prosecutor of Storekeeper - Testimony of Johnny Smith

Brief Example of Direct Examination by Defense Attorney of Johnny Smith - Court's Final Comments

XIII. Brief Examples of Direct Examination by Prosecutor of First Classmate

Name?

Address?

Do you know Johnny Smith?

Were you with him on February 4, 1999?

Did you notice what he was wearing?

Was he wearing a red knit cap?

XIV. Brief Examples of Cross Examination by Defense Counsel First Classmate

Did you see a red handkerchief?

Is there anything unusual about someone wearing a red knit cap?

Isn't it possible there are literally thousands who wear red knit caps?

XV. Witness - Second Classmate

I saw Johnny Smith in gym class on February 4, 1997. He had a red handkerchief wrapped around his head as a sweat band.

XVI. Brief Examples of Direct Examination By Prosecutor of Second Classmate

Name?

Address?

Do you know Johnny Smith?

Did you see him on February 4, 1997?

Was it in gym class?

Did he have a sweat band on?