MASTERCLASS

Developing Strong Opening Statements and Closing Arguments

STEP #1 Directions: Identify and explain methods, techniques, and strategies that help create strong statements for opening and closing aguments.

Presentation Methods & Techniques- Consider visual cues, public speaking techniques, etc.	Changed the volume of his voice / so he repeated himself to get the jury atashen They can control their tone of voice
Organizational Strategies, Use of Language and Vocabulary, Persuasive Elements evident in the writing.

STEP #2 Directions:. You have been assigned the role of LAWYER representing the DEFENDANT Nick Firkus. Consider the key arguments the attorneys for Nick Firkus could have shared with the jury during the closing argument. Discuss these arguments and record them below.

STEP #3 Directions: Describe a CLOSING ARGUMENT for the defense attorneys representing Nick Firkus.