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Town Hall 2018: Voice and Justice: Assignment

The Assignment

You will be working in groups to research and write new  a policy for the school (or clarify an existing policy) that you feel will make a more just system for the school.  You will present this policy in a speech that you will deliver to the Middle School and other faculty members and parents present at the Town Hall.  Afterwards, you will be asked questions by the audience to clarify your positions. This Town Hall will take place on Friday, May 4 in the Student Center during B and C Blocks (8:50 am -10:25 am)

Skills

You will be working on the following skills:

  • Speaking
  • Researching
  • Interviewing
  • Surveying
  • Statistics
  • Writing in a certain style, using specific language
  • Using Evidence to support a viewpoint
  • Evaluating
  • Participating in the Civic process by using your VOICE
  • Working in a group