The attached two documents (Fact Pattern – Mock Trial FIfth Grade and Witness Statement – Mock Trial Fifth Grade) were handed out to the fifth grade students on Monday January 23^rd  in preparation for the next Mock Trial class (February 6^th), please have your child do the following:

1. Read the fact pattern.
2. Read the witness statement.
3. Prepare three questions to ask the witness based upon the statement which they will ask as if they were prosecuting the case (i.e. bringing the charges against the accused) which will bring out evidence that is helpful to show that the accused committed the crime.  Remind your child that these questions should not be leading questions, i. e. the question should not suggest the answer to the witness.
4. Prepare three questions to ask the witness based upon the statement which they will ask as if they defending  the case (i.e. as the attorney representing the accused) which will bring out evidence that is helpful to show that the accused did not commit the crime.  These questions can be leading.

Thanks, Jennifer Britt — Mock Trial Coach