This mock trial lesson plan outlines the steps that will be followed, including opening statements by both barristers, witnesses providing evidence, closing statements, and a verdict from the jury. Students will fulfill roles like barrister and witness from their regular seats, with the exception of the judge. At the end, students will write a 100-word summary of the trial to review what happened.

2.  No real need to change seats. Student’s can fulfill
roles from their regular seats, bar judge and
witnesses perhaps.
 Try to give them time at end to write summary.
Note to self

3. Warm –up – pens, paper, journal, books,
(Note) This mock trial will go through the following steps.
1. One barrister will make an opening statement.
2. The other barrister will make an opening statement.
3. Witnesses will be called and evidence will be provided.
4. The barristers will make a closing statement.
5. The jury will make their decision and the judge will hand out the
sentence.
(Note): At the end of the trial, write a 100 word summary of it. Take
note of what happens.
(Note) Skills: Expressing ideas and managing information.
(note) Objectives
1. Conduct a class trial.
2. Examine the roles in a courtroom.
(Note Heading:) Law 8 Date:

4.  100 word summary of the trial
Finish for Homework