Opening Statement Preparation Worksheet

The Opening Statement Preparation Worksheet is divided into sections that help students identify their team's theory of the case, themes to include in an opening statement, a listing of relevant facts that may emerge during the trial, where the burdenof proof lies within this case, and what they are asking the jury to decide on/do in this trial. This document may pair well with the Opening Statement Preparation Handout.

Last Updated: November 21, 2023

Program Types

Mock Trial

Grade Levels

Middle School High School

Subjects

Government Civics U.S. History Global History English AVID Law & the Constitution

Resource Types

Worksheet

Civics & Government Standards

8.10 (2018)