Opening Statement Analysis

Directions: Read through your given opening statement. Answer the following questions regarding the statement, the speaker, & its content.

1.Who is the attorney speaking?

2.Circle the side that he/she represents:prosecutiondefense

3.Provide textual evidence to support your choice from the previous question.

4.What is the attorney say they are going to prove during this trial?

5.What evidence will the attorney provide for the jury to consider in the case?

6.What is the attorney's overall argument/summary of this case?

7.In the transcript, who is "the court"?

-The Judge

8.What role do they play in a trial?

9.Are there any objections made during the opening statement? If so, of what? Who objects?

10.What expectations do you, as the reader, have of the trial?