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things that are messy, but good.

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“Am I

Missing Something?”

Name:________________________

Watch the “Ice Cream” video and complete

the following:

What is representative democracy? Develop a working definition.

Summary of the video:

Who is the audience for this video? Identify the analogies and metaphors used in this video.

What is the message/purpose of this video.

Am I missing

something?

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Using Analogies for Comparisons

Name: ________________________

Team # _________

Use your logical and critical thinking skills! Develop analogies that demonstrate an

understanding of the way government represents the

diversity in America.

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Activity:_____________________________ Reflecting on Learning

Use this organizer to compose a reflection of what you learned in the identified activity. 2nd Paragraph:

1. Description of the activity 2. Supporting details 3. Transition sentence

3rd Paragraph: 1. Specifics of things you learned 2. Supporting details 3. Transition to the next paragraph

4th Paragraph: 1. What did you do

well? 2. In what way could

you improve on your project/activity?

3. Transition to the closing paragraph

5th Paragraph 1. Wrap‐Up 2. Tell them what you told

them. 3. Why was this an important

activity/lesson/project? 4. Closing Sentence

1st Paragraph: 1. “Onamonapia “(sound with explanation) “?” “!” 2. W,W,W,W,W (In no more than 2 sentences) 3. Tell them what you’re going to tell them. Ex:

“First..., Then,...Finally” 4. Transition to next paragraph

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Communicating with Elected Officials Develop a list of effective and ineffective ways of communicating

with your elected officials.

Effective

Ineffective

Good morning! I am Richard

Bennett, your state representative.

And I am your state senator,

Deborah Dawkins.

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As a small group, develop a situation card and role play an ineffective way to

communicate with your elected official. Then, demonstrate a more effective means of communication.

Situation Card Created by _______________________________________

Notes…

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Events in the News

Name: _______________________

• Identify events in the news which are of concern to your class.

• Identify the individuals and groups affected by the event.

• As a group, select an event to research.

• Compile information to determine the point of view for the “group or individual” you will represent.

Events in the News Individuals and Groups Affected

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Everything depends on your

Point of View!

News Event Group or Individuals Represented

Information Gathered

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Rough Draft: Point of View for Statement

Position Statement of __________________

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Reflecting on Learning Expressing a Personal Point of View

Name:_______________________

Date:__________________

1. In reference to the event in the news addressed, what is your personal point of view?_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Was the point of view your group represented the same as yours or was it in

opposition to your personal beliefs? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

3. Elaborate on how did it feel to represent this opinion? ______________________

___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

4. In what ways did your opinions change during this activity? __________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. In what ways did this activity demonstrate representative democracy and diversity of ideas? ___________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

So, what is your

personal point of view?

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Product Contract

I, _______________________, have selected the following issue to address: _______________________________ .

I plan to work independently (or) with __________________ on this project to develop the following product expressing my point of view:

____ Letter to the Editor ____ Brochure/Pamphlet

____ Petition ____ Bumper Sticker ____ Other (With teacher approval): _______________________

I realize this project is due on or before ____________________________. Signature:__________________________ Date:____________________ Teacher: _____________________________________________________

Everything depends on your

point of view!

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Representing the Interests of Others Presentation Planner

Group Selected:____________________

Student:_____________________

Members of the Group _______________ ______________

_______________ ______________ _______________ ______________

Identify legislative issues related to the group selected.

The goal of this presentation is ______________________________ _______________________________________________________

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Objectives: (What do you want achieve with your presentation?) We will… 1. _______________________________________________. 2. _______________________________________________. 3. _______________________________________________.

If possible, interview members of this group to identify issues of concern to be addressed.

Compile a list of questions for the interviews.

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Organize your script/Power Point/video with this storyboard.

1 Group Represented

2 Compiled by

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1st Talking Point/Question 4 2nd Talking Point/Question

5 3rd Talking Point/Question

6 4th Talking Point/Question

7 5th Talking Point/Question

8 6th Talking Point/Question

9 7th Talking Point/Question

8th Talking Point/Question

Closing

“Am I Missing Something?”

Materials/equipment needed:______________________ ______________________________________________

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Things to Do‐Draft Use this draft to make a list of things that you need to do to complete your project

1. Form Team 2. Establish the criteria for the evaluation rubric. 3. Select group to represent 4. Identify issues to address 5. Conduct preliminary research 6. Interview members of the group represented 7. Identify the message of your presentation 8. Establish goal and objectives for your presentation 9. Compile the storyboard 10. 11. 12. Gather materials and equipment 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Peer review of the presentation 20. Analyze suggestions and make revisions 21. Practice as a team 22. Present to the group 23. Present to an authentic audience 24. Evaluate presentation using rubric

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Things to Do

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