Trial Grade Form

Name:
Role:
Points:

Grading of Roles

Attorney - UP TO 50 points---- Grade_____________/50
  • Opening Statement and closing arguments are prepared and/or delivered effectively ________/10
  • Direct examination questions are prepared for each witness ________/10
  • Cross examination Questions are prepared for each witness ________/10
  • Case shows attorneys have specific objectives and are prepared ________/10
  • Attorneys use the rules of evidence (objections) ________/10
Witnesses - UP TO 45 points possible --- Grade_____________/45
  • Knows testimony / part ____/18 (- points for use of notes)
  • Serious attitude ____/9
  • Helps the side they are on____/9
  • follows court room decorum. ___/9
Juror-- UP TO 40 points possible --- Grade_____________/40
  • Present all days of court ________/10
  • Takes notes per witness and turn them in when asked for by the teacher ________/10
  • Is serious during testimony (not laughing or talking) ________/10
  • Asks a question in writing during the testimony ________/10
Reporter - UP TO 40 points possible --- Grade_____________/40

Submits a typed story that...

  • Identfies the 5Ws and the H of the case ______/10
  • Reviews a plaintiff witness' testemony _______/5
  • Quotes a plaintiff witness _______/5
  • Reviews a defense witness' testemony _______/5
  • Quotes adefense witness _______/5
  • Reports on the jury's decision _______/10