Lesson 4: Who gets a say when a shared room changes? Printable pages
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Grades 6–8
Task: Make a people map of who uses the room, then write a short note to the board asking one budget question and one access question.
Students make: People map plus a 4–6 sentence note.
One class period: 45 minutes. Full chapter: 76 minutes.
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Task: Prepare a 90-second public comment recommending an option, using at least one figure accurately.
Students make: 90-second spoken comment (about 200 words) with written script.
One class period: 50 minutes. Full chapter: 91 minutes.
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Open on screen Print this case Download fillable PDF, 446 KBGrades 11–12
Task: Write a policy memo comparing all three options on cost, access and uncertainty, and recommend one.
Students make: Policy memo, 400–500 words.
One class period: 60 minutes. Full chapter: 101 minutes.
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Task: Write a proposal to the nonprofit board for hearing from evening users before it chooses among Options A, B and C. Add a written comment that recommends one option.
Students make: Proposal, 300–400 words, plus a written comment of 150–200 words.
One class period: 75 minutes. Full chapter: 109 minutes.
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Family page Lesson 4: Who gets a say when a shared room changes?
In this case, a community room’s board is weighing whether to rent out two free evenings to cover its costs. Your student used a budget note and notes from evening users to write a comment the board could act on.
Questions to talk about
- Who decides the hours at a public library or community center?
- What should a group know before it asks a board for a change?
- How can people give input if they cannot attend a meeting?
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