Feb. 6, 2014

DUE: Policy paper and research notes, printed at the start of class.

Starter #18:

·         In order to reach consensus in the conference, what do you need to do in your resolution? Be through in your answer.

·         What are resolutions? Be thorough in your answer.

Solutions Brainstorm – 

1.                   Get students into groups of 4

2.       Explain some considerations:

What’s the goal?

Who enforces it?  (Does it have teeth, or not?)

3.       In groups, students brainstorm 5 possible solutions to the North Korean Nuclear Issue

Resolution Writing:

1.       Resolution Writing - Take Notes:

Preambular Clauses = Tells what has gone before, and why the resolution was written.

Causes:  List your evidence. Reasoning: explain why your evidence is important, what it shows

·         Describe recent history and the present situation.

·         Reference past UN actions and resolutions when possible.

·         Set emotional tone of resolution

Operative Clauses = explain what should be done about it (who, when, where)

·         Actions:  Statement of policy, calling for action, requiring an action, setting a time frame.

·         Should specify who will be responsible for enforcement, timeframe, consequences.

1.       Sample Resolution

2.       Circle preambulatory phrases and star operative clauses

a.       What rules do you see in this document?

b.      What do you notice about how it’s written?

In partners:

·         Write a silly resolution with 3 preambular clauses and 3 Operative clauses.

·         Use the Resolution Introductory Phrases handout to come up with create starting words.

Example Resolution: Read and annotate it.

1. Annotate why different parts are good. What makes them good?

2. Write down things you want to remember for your resolution.

3. What will you need to research?

Start your resolution!

Use the Resolution Rubric as you write your resolution

(DUE Monday at the end of class)