CELEBRITIES. 3RD SECTION

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a NGO project. 2nd Bachillerato

YOU ARE GOING TO CREATE A POSTER WITH THE LOGO, NAME AND COVER PAGE OF YOUR NGO.
YOU'LL HAVE TO PRESENT IT TO THE CLASS MAKING SURE YOU SAY
1. WHO YOU ARE
2. WHERE  YOU TAKE ACTIONS.
3. WHAT KIND OF AREAS YOU WORK/ARE GOING TO WORK IN.
4. HOW PEOPLE CAN CONTACT YOU.


         

GLOBAL CLASSROOMS. ALL INFORMATION TAKEN FROM THE WEEBLY OF IES ANGEL CORELLA. THANK YOU

MODERATED CAUCUS

This is a less formal debate in which delegates remain seated and the Chair calls on them one-by-one to speak for a short period. This allows for a freer exchange of opinions than would be possible in a formal debate using the Speakers’ List.  You should motion for a Moderated Caucus if your hear something in an opening speech that you would like to opportunity to debate or discuss more freely.

After going through the first few delegations on the Speakers’ List, the Chair will say something like this:

·         “Are there any outstanding points or motions on the floor? The Chair would look favorably upon a motion to move into 10-15 minutes of moderated caucus with a speaking time of 45 seconds.”

If you would like to make a motion to move into a moderated caucus, you will say:

·         “Honorable Chair, (Country Name) moves to suspend debate for the purpose of a moderated caucus for a total time of ____ minutes and a speaking time of _____ minutes.” 

Remember that the total time is the total amount of time the moderated caucus will last and the speaking time is the amount of time each delegation will have to speak when called upon. A good amount of total time would be 20-25 minutes and a good speaking time would be 30 seconds, 45 seconds, or one minute.

After the motion has been made and there has been a second, the committee will vote. There must be a simple majority vote for the debate to move to a moderated caucus.

Raise your placard to speak during the moderated caucus. Stand in place and address the committee using good public speaking skills.  While the moderated caucus is going on, be sure to carefully take notes of everything you hear that interests you for future blocs and resolutions later on in the day.  Once the total time is up for the moderated caucus, the debate returns to the Speakers’ List.  Now any speeches given from the Speakers’ List will focus on the ideas and suggestions from the moderated caucus that just finished.

To return from the moderated caucus to the formal debate/Speakers’ List, the Chair will say:

·         “Thank you for sharing your thoughts and views. You offered some interesting views on the problem and possible solutions, such as _____, _______, _______. “

NOTE: This summary by the Chair is a great time for you to take some more notes on the important solutions or proposals presented by the other countries!

·         “The time for the moderated caucus has now expired. We will now return to the Speaker’s List. Your speeches should focus on the results of the moderated caucus and the ideas you just discussed. Delegation from _____, you have the floor.” 

GLOBAL CLASSROOMS

If you have a point or would like to make a motion to move into a MODERATED CAUCUS or an UNMODERATE CAUCUS, you should say it at this time. Wait until the Chair asks for points or motions.

 If there is a point or motion, proceed with it. If there isn’t, the Chair continue going down the Speakers’ List saying:

·         “Seeing no one, delegation from _______ you have the floor for one and half minutes.”

After every few speakers, the Chair will remind the delegates that they may add themselves to the Speakers’ List by saying something like this:

·         “Are there any delegates that would list to be added to the Speakers’ List at this time?”

GLOBAL CLASSROOMS MOTIONS

Motions	Description	What do you say? “Honorable Chair, (Country Name)...	Interrupt speaker?	Vote required? If yes, what majority?
Motion to Open the Speakers List	Allows delegates to sign up for the Speakers List by raising their placards.	“Honorable Chair, (Country Name) moves to open the Speakers List.”	No	Yes, simple majority required
Motion to Set the Speaker’s Time	Specifies the time allowed for speeches during caucusing.	“Honorable Chair, (Country Name) moves to set a speaker’s time of (x) (usually >2 minutes).	No	Yes, simple majority required
Motion to Suspend Debate (for a moderated or unmoderated caucus)	Enters into informal debate. A specific time must be included.	“Honorable Chair, (Country Name) moves to suspend debate for the purpose of a moderated/unmoderated caucus for (x) minutes.”	No	Yes, simple majority required
Motion to Close Debate	Ends debate and moves into voting procedure.	“Honorable Chair, (Country Name) motions to end debate on the topic of (x).”	No	Yes, 2/3 majority required
Adjourn Debate	Ends the meeting for a specific purpose (e.g. lunch, dinner, etc.)	“Honorable Chair, (Country Name) motions to adjourn the debate for the purpose of (x).”	No	Yes, simple majority required

Points	Description	What do you say? “Honorable Chair, (Country Name)...	Interrupt speaker?	Vote required? If Yes, What majority?
Point of Personal Privilege	Addresses any personal discomfort (e.g. can’t hear, room is too hot...)	“Honorable Chair, (Country Name) has a point of personal privilege...”	Yes	No
Point of Order	Addresses a procedural matter. Doesn’t allow delegate to speak on the topic of debate.	“Honorable Chair, (Country Name) has a point of order...”	Yes	No
Point of Inquiry	Addresses any clarification of parliamentary procedure.	“Honorable Chair, (Country Name) has a point of inquiry...”	No	No
Point of Information	Addresses other delegates to ask them questions about speeches and draft resolutions.	“Honorable Chair, (Country Name) has a point of information...”	No	No

GLOBAL CLASSROOMS

How to Make a Motion:

1. When the floor is open, raise your placard
2. Chair says: ¨Delegation from ______ (country name).¨
3. You say: ¨Honorable Chair, _______(country name) moves to close the debate.¨
4. Chair: “Motion to close debate is on the floor. Is there a second?”
5. Another country seconds the motion by raising their placard.
6. Vote on the motion.

How to Make a Point:

1.      When the floor is open, raise your placard
2.      Chair says: “Delegation from ________(country name).” 
3.      You say: “Honorable Chair, ________ (country name) has a point of inquiry.”
4.      Chair: “To what point do you arise?”
5.      You: (ask your question)
Points do not need seconds or votes!!

Yields:

If you finish speaking in formal debate or a moderated caucus before the time is up, you can yield your remaining time to someone else. There are three options:

1. Yield time to the Chair (ends your time)
2. Yield to another delegate (this allows another delegate with similar views to speak)
3. Yield to questions (other delegates can ask you questions)

  
Other rules:

1. Right of reply: You can write a note and send it to the chair concerning derogatory remarks made by another delegate.
2. Appeal the Chair´s decision: If you think the chair has made an incorrect decision you can send a note in writing to the chair.

GLOBAL CLASSROOM. DEBATES

DEBATING

At the Global Classrooms Conference, you will take part in debates and discussions. These are very important for coming up with a resolution for your issue!


There are THREE types of debates used at the Global Classrooms Conference:

1. A Formal Debate - Delegates´ names are written on a Speakers List. Delegates speak for a certain time. This is the "default" type of debate. Usually the conference starts with this type of debate. 

2. A Moderated Caucus  - A type of caucus in which delegates remain seated and the Chair calls on them one at a time to speak for a short period of time. This allows a freer exchange of opinions than would be possible in a formal debate. 

3. . An Unmoderated Caucus - A type of caucus in which delegates leave their seats to mingle and speak freely for a limited amount of time. This allows for the free sharing of ideas. This is a great time to make friends with other member states and start brainstorming resolutions! 


FLOW OF THE DEBATE:

1. Roll Call: Chair calls on each country and delegates say present
2. Formal Debate: During this time delegates try to convince other delegates to support their decision, they form blocs, and they write draft resolutions.
3. If there is a motion, the committee can move into moderated or unmoderated caucus.
4. Closure of Debate:
1. Debate ends of the speakers list is exhausted (there aren´t any new names on the speakers list). Committee moves into a vote.
2. A delegate can make a motion to close the debate on a topic (but only if a draft resolution exists!)
5. The Committee votes on amendments or resolutions. Use a group or a roll call vote.

Below is an example of the beginning of a conference and the flow of a FORMAL DEBATE:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRBZ0qomi2E#t=23

USEFUL PHRASES FOR DEBATING

Stating an opinion 
In my opinion...
I think that...
I feel that...
I believe that...
It seems to me that...
If you ask me...
I'd say that...
The point is...
As I see it...

Asking someone to repeat or explain 
I don't understand what you mean
Would you explain that, please?
I'm sorry, but I didn't understand your point.
Could you give an example?
What do you mean by...?

Agreeing with someone 
You're right
I think so, too
I agree with you
You could be right
I couldn't agree more
That's a good point
I see what you mean
That's just what I was thinking
I agree entirely
You know, that's exactly what I think

Disagreeing with someone 
Yes, but...
I'm sorry but I have to disagree there
That's not the point
No, I think you're wrong
I can't agree with you there
Up to a point, but...
Yes, that's quite true, but...
I'm not sure I quite agree
Well, you have a point there, but...
Perhaps, but don't you think that...
I see what you mean, but...
I totally disagree with you there

Persuading someone 
You must admit that...
Do you really believe that...?
Don't you think that...?
Don't you agree that...?
Wouldn't you say that the reverse is also true?