You are the defendant, Lizzie Borden.  You have been charged with the murders of your father, Andrew Borden and your stepmother, Abby Borden.  The trial date has been set.  You will need to do all you can help your attorneys prove that you are innocent.  To do this you must follow these steps.

STEP 1: Researching Trial Procedures
The first thing you need to do is find information on trial procedures.  You will need to find information on questioning witnesses, defendant's rights, objections and courtroom etiquette. You may use the links that I have set up for you on the main page and/or other resources that you may wish to use, i.e. books, magazines, other web sites etc.

• Takes notes. Hand in your notes to Judge Eddington.

• You are required to take notes on any research you do.  Make sure you write down the web site that you got your information from and hand in.  Your notes will be examined by Judge Eddington.

STEP 3:  Preparing for the Witness Stand
You will be called up to the witness stand by your lawyers to defend your innocence.  Your lawyers have prepared a list of questions that they will be asking you.

• Your lawyers will give you a list of the questions they are going to ask you during the trial.  Write out your answers to those questions and hand in for credit to the Supreme Court Judge Supervisor.
• Get together with your lawyers to practice your answers.
• You and your lawyers will need to develop a written skit for you to follow during the mock trial.  Hand in a copy of this skit.
• You will also be cross-examined by the prosecution.  Know yourself well so you will be able to answer their questions.
• Practice, practice, practice your skit.