Yesterday we had a visitor from the Scottish Parliament,called Mr Clarke.
He shared a lot of information about the Scottish Parliament with us. For example, did you know that the Presiding Officer can turn off any MSPs microphones at any time? This usually happens when a MSP talks for too long in the Debating Chamber.
Mr Clarke gave each member of P6 a power volt. This device was used to answer questions and also used to vote.
Our first activity involved working in groups of 5. Each group acted as a political party. Within each party someone had to take on the role of Party Leader. Each Party Leader had to make a speech to the whole class. This speech was known as a manifesto. A manifesto are promises a party make to society before a public vote.
During the second activity we had a live debate. Finlay took on the role of Presiding Officer. He did really well chairing the debate. Most people voted for yes and therefore a bill was passed, Children should only go to school 4 days a week. What are your views on this?
I think the visit from Mr Clarke and the live debate supported your Discursive writing. The writers that visited me wrote great arguments.
Oh I’m not sure about the 4 day week. Would you be able to get all your work done in 4 days?