3. 1. First plaintiff makes an 2. First defendant cross
opening statement and examines the first
provides the allegation plaintiff
2. First defendant makes 3. Second plaintiff cross
an opening statement to examines the first
disprove the allegation. defendant
4. Second defendant
3. Second plaintiff acts as cross examines the
an expert second plaintiff
4. Second defendant acts 5. Third plaintiff cross
as an expert examines the second
plaintiff
5. Third plaintiff acts as
an expert and restates 6. Third defendant cross
the arguments examines the third
plaintiff
6. Third defendant acts as an
expert and restates the 7. Closing 8. Closing
argument argument argument
4. Link to show the order of
proceedings
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtQ9ZJSNOlM
5. Structure for first speaker
• Introduction
o Introduce allegation
o State what two points you will be making.
• Body paragraph one
o Define allegation
o Introduce speakers and what points they will
be making
• Body paragraph two
o First point
o Explain
o Example
o Link
• Body paragraph three
o Second point
o Explanation
o Example
o Link
• Conclusion
o Restate why the allegation is true/false and
why your team should win
6. Opening speech by first
speaker
• Three tasks
o Define
o Introduce
o Substantive points
1. The first speaker needs to define the allegation to
show what understanding they have of the case.
o This needs to be done in a way that supports their side of the case.
2. The first speaker needs to introduce each speaker
and needs to state what points each speaker will
be covering.
3. The first speaker makes two points to support their
argument. This are called substantive points
7. Introductions
Start your speech in an interesting way.
• Use an excellent example.
• Contrast examples from both sides- making your
example sound more important.
• Use a compelling statistic
• Introduce your teams your teams main
argument
• Say why it is important that your side wins.
• State what you are going to say in your speech.
8. 1. Define- Plaintiff
• This is where you explain/ define how your teams
interprets the allegation.
• Rephrase and explain in detail what you understand the
allegation to mean.
• For example:
• Allegation: That zoos should be closed down due to
cruelty to animals.
• Definition: It becomes illegal to own or operate a place
where people pay money to view animals kept in
captivity.
• Explanation: Animals in Zoos need to be retrained and
released into programs which prepare them for the wild
and people should go to game reserves or watch TV if
the want to see animals.
9. 1. Define- Defendant
• This is where you explain/ define how your teams
interprets the allegation.
• Rephrase and explain in detail what you understand the
allegation to mean.
• For example:
• Allegation: That zoos are not responsible for cruelty to
animals
• Definition: zoos are places that protect animals.
• Explanation: That animals remain well cared for in
captivity so that people can come and learn about
animals so that the next generation can appreciate and
care for animals to ensure their survival.
• You will need to cross examine points that the first
Plaintiff has made.
10. 2. Introduce
• Introduce each lawyer on your case.
• State what points they will be making
• Introduce what two substantive points you will be
making.
• State why it is important that your team wins.
11. 3. Substantive points
• Point one-
• Explain-
• Example/ evidence
• Link point back to why your team should win the
case
• Point one-
• Explain-
• Example/ evidence
• Link point back to why
• your team should win the case.
12. Example/ Evidence
• Whist acting as an expert it is important to supply
evidence to back up your points. Nothing will stand
up in court unless you have the correct evidence to
back it up.
Types of examples and evidence that you can use
are
Make sure you have a variety of types of
Pictures
evidence for your case.
Quotes You will need to show these during your
Filmed extracts speech.
Props/ objects You might want to use
Sound recordings iMovie- Educreations- Pic collage- Key
note- Skitch- Noob news- Podcasts-
News paper extracts Audacity,- iMotion HD- Imagechef,
13. Closing speech
• This is done by the first defendant and then the second
plaintiff.
• All the most important points and arguments are repeated
along with how the other team responded to them.
• This is done in chronological order.
• This speech is written during the case.
• It is the last chance to emphasise why your side of the case
should win.
• No new information is introduced.
o Our team stated that…
o Your team responded by saying…
o Your argument was flawed because…
o Our argument was better because…
14. Tips
• Use facts and statistics to back up your points.
o Remember to say where these come from.
• Use a catch phrase or slogan that your side keeps
repeating throughout the case.
o “Without Zoos animals have no hope.”
o “just zoo it.”
o “for a small fee you can see real animals before they become extinct.”
o “Cruel captivity and conditions ruins animals lives.”
15. While preparing
• Ask why questions..
• Why should we benot doing this?
• Why is this bad or good?
• What will happen if this changes?
• What will happen if this does not change?
• How will society be effected if this changes?
• How will society be effected if this does not change?
• Why is it important that a change
does take place?
• Why is it important that we
maintain the status quo?
16. Structure
• Tell us what your going to say, say it, then tell us you
have said it.
• Sign posting – make sure everyone knows what you
are doing.
• Signal that you have moved from your introduction
to your cross examination to your first point, second
point, third point conclusion.
• Signal which point you are cross examining.
• Signal which points you are making.
17. Cross examination
• State what point you
are cross examining. Pick up on when your
opponents do not cross
o You said that…..
examine one of your
• Explain what is wrong arguments.
with this point. For example, we said that
o This is wrong because….. Zoos are needed to help
• Explain what you mean animals because of the
breeding programs they
in detail. offer. Your team has
o What this means is that…… completely overlooked
• Link the cross this argument .
examination back to Keep bringing this up.
the allegation. It makes your team seem
o So what this shows us is….. stronger and stronger.
18. How to end your
speeches.
• Summarise what you have said.
• Summarise at what point your case is at.
• Summarise the problems with the other teams case.
• Restate why it is important that you win your case.
19. Task
• Using a brainstorming app create a brainstorm
organising your ideas.
• Make sure you have identified what type of evidence
you will use in your court case.
• Write your speech using the hamburger model.
• Prepare and create your evidence
• Practice combining reading your speech whilst showing
your evidence.
• Brain storming apps
o Simple mind plus
o iBrianstorm
o Mindmash
o Idea Ketch
