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Here is an interesting plan for introducing your pupils to the workings of the local city council. The teacher must go videotape a city council meeting in it's entirety. Learners watch the tape, and discuss what they observed from the meeting. They identify the major issues discussed and their outcome - if any. Pupils write a short essay explaining how the outcome of this particular meeting could affect local industry.

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community leaders, local government, city council, english language arts
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
2 days
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