Elementary Model Congress Homework (2024-25)

Homework Due on Week 3 (September 21, 2024): Coming Soon!
Please review the “slides” from Week 1… [Slideshow Week 2 (Soon!)].
A. Research: Please do the following research/reading assignments… 
 1. Read the Slideshow listed above from “Week 2” (Do you have questions?).
 2. Watch the video(s) and read the articles about the US Government and Roberts Rules of Order [Later (soon!)].
B. Writing: Please do the following writing assignments… 
 1. [Government] Fill out the handout and be prepared to discuss it in class. [Quiz-02 (soon!)]. 
Note: We don’t turn in the handout, just bring it to class and use it as part of our discussion, okay?
 2. [Make-up Speeches] If you would like to give a speech or if you did not already speak – prepare a speech.
C. Speaking: Please do the following speaking assignments… 
 1. Practice speaking about your pros and cons of “Allowing Pets in Restaurants” [We will do some “Crossfires”].
 2. Practice a little bit in preparation the simulation of the city council meeting about “Allowing Pets in Restaurants”.
IMPORTANT: Breaking news… something important has happened in your community and it needs to be discussed!!!

Homework Due on Week 2 (September 14, 2024): 
Please review the “slides” from Week 1… [Slideshow Week 1 (PDF)].
A. Research: Please do the following research/reading assignments… 
 1. Read the Slideshow listed above from “Week 1” (Do you have questions?).
 2. Learn about the following “Allowing Pets in Restaurants” [Research Page], [Pros & Cons].
B. Writing: Please do the following writing assignments… 
 1. [Government] Fill out the handout and be prepared to discuss it in class. [Quiz-01].
 2. [City Council] Fill out the handout for the “City Council” simulation. [Activity].
 3. [Optional] Will you run for elected office? Would you like to be the mayor? [See ‘Activity’ Above!].
C. Speaking: Please do the following speaking assignments… 
 1. Practice speaking about your pros and cons of “Allowing Pets in Restaurants”.
 2. Practice making a speech about your roleplay position on the issue of “Allowing Pets in Restaurants”.

Homework Due on Week 1 (September 7, 2024): Nothing is due on “Day 1”
A. Research: Please do the following research assignments… 
B. Writing: Please do the following writing assignments… 
C. Speaking: Please do the following speaking assignments…