Task
       In order to present a statement at the public hearing, the Colleyvine Middle School PTA has formed a five-member committee to research the pertinent issues.  The committee has decided the best way to prepare for the public hearing is to learn about a variety of viewpoints on book banning.  They will take a position on the School Board’s proposal.  Once they have formulated their stance on this issue, their opinion will be presented to the School Board.   
Roles  
     The committee will comprise the following members:  
  • Concerned Citizen

  • School Library Media Specialist  
  • Lawyer  
  • Public Librarian  
  • Parent  
       You and your committee will explore the background information and move on to your specific role area.  From this research, you will draft a statement of your roles' position based on the information gained from relevant sites.  Each of you will then bring your written position statement to a committee meeting for discussion.  The committee will formulate a unified recommendation to be presented before the School Board.  This recommendation will be supported by the written arguments researched and the committee discussion.   
   
       Since your committee is representing the Colleyvine Middle School PTA, it will be necessary to present the recommendation to the Association.  The recommendation may be presented in any form of media the committee desires, such as a PowerPoint presentation.   
The committee has been charged with answering the following questions:  
  • What action should the GCISD School Board take upon the proposal to ban certain books from their schools?  
  • Why should they take the action you are proposing?
 
 
 

 

Introduction ~ Task ~ Goals ~ Process ~ Resources ~ Evaluation ~ Conclusion ~ Credits