Resolution Writing
How would we fix this PREAMBULATORY Clause?
Keeping in mind that on average, students spend 20% of their in-class time texting, emailing, and checking social media daily,
Underline "Keeping in mind," italics are for operative
A clause with ACTION, that specifically says what the committee will DO
Operative
What is needed to start every session of debate?
Motion to open
Who is the best Global Smarts Class?
GESU Girls
How do we fix this PREAMBULATORY CLAUSE?
Further Requests research shows that technology provides new learning opportunities,
Doesn't make sense
AND Further requests is for an Operative Clause
Words like: Alarmed by, believing that, taking into account...
Preambulatory
There are 3 types of points a delegate can make, list one!
Point of Personal Privilege: used when you cannot hear someone or are experiencing discomfort (restroom)
Point of Order: used if you believe a mistake has been made with the rules or following parliamentary procedure
Point of Inquiry: used when you have questions about parliamentary procedure
How many of your mentors did high school model UN?
All 3!!
What is the first part of a resolution?
There's the ________, preambulatory clauses, and then operative clauses
Heading
Words: Declares, Supports, Requests, Recommends...
OPERATIVE CLAUSE
What is the person called who moderates debate, keeps time, and enforces the rules of practice
Chair
What school do your mentors go to?
Saint Joseph's University