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Year 11 Ethiopia Legislative Project

The Year 11 History Group Assignment requires students to collaboratively analyze a social, moral, or economic issue in Ethiopia and draft a persuasive legislative letter to the House of Peoples' Representatives. The project emphasizes effective communication, shared responsibility, and thorough research, culminating in a group presentation of their proposal. Evaluation will focus on teamwork, research quality, argumentation, proposed solutions, and presentation skills, with a deadline set for March 31, 2025.

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Year 11 Ethiopia Legislative Project

The Year 11 History Group Assignment requires students to collaboratively analyze a social, moral, or economic issue in Ethiopia and draft a persuasive legislative letter to the House of Peoples' Representatives. The project emphasizes effective communication, shared responsibility, and thorough research, culminating in a group presentation of their proposal. Evaluation will focus on teamwork, research quality, argumentation, proposed solutions, and presentation skills, with a deadline set for March 31, 2025.

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History Group Assignment for Year 11, A&B: only 5-6 students in a group

Objective; to collaboratively analyze a pressing social, moral, or economic issue in Ethiopia and develop a
persuasive legislative letter for the House of Peoples' Representatives.
Group Work and Collaboration:
 Effective communication, shared responsibility, and respectful collaboration are essential for
success.
 Each group member is expected to contribute meaningfully to all aspects of the project.
Task Breakdown:
1. Group Problem Selection (Collaborative):
o As a group, identify and select one specific social, moral, or economic problem or practice
within Ethiopia that you believe necessitates legislative action.
o Engage in a thorough discussion, considering various perspectives and potential impacts.
o Justify your group's selection with clear reasoning and preliminary evidence.
2. In-Depth Research and Analysis (Collaborative/Individual Contributions):
o Conduct comprehensive research to understand the chosen problem's scope, causes, and
consequences.
o Gather data, reports, and relevant information to support your arguments.
o Analyze the information as a group, and make sure that all group members have a solid
understanding of the information.
3. Drafting the Legislative Advocacy Letter (Collaborative Writing/Individual Sections):
o As a group, compose a formal letter addressed to the House of Peoples' Representatives of
Ethiopia.
o Structure the letter logically, including:
 Introduction: Clearly state the problem and the group's purpose of writing the
letter
 Problem Description: Provide a detailed and evidence-based description.
 Justification for Prohibition: Argue persuasively for why a law is necessary.
 Proposed Legislative Solution: Outline the key provisions of your proposed law.
 Anticipated Benefits: Explain the positive impacts of the proposed law.
 Consideration of Counter Arguments: Present and refute potential
counterarguments.
 Conclusion: Summarize your key points and call for action from the parliament
4. Presentation and Defense (Group Presentation):
o Each group will present their legislative proposal to the class.
o Be prepared to defend your proposal and answer questions from your peers and me.
o All group members must participate in the presentation.
Evaluation Criteria:
 Collaborative Effort: Demonstrated teamwork and effective communication.
 Research Quality: Depth, accuracy, and relevance of research.
 Argumentation: Clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness of the letter.
 Proposed Solution: Feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed law.
 Presentation: Clarity, confidence, and ability to defend the proposal.
Learning Outcomes:
 Develop collaborative skills and teamwork abilities.
 Enhance research and analytical skills.
 Improve persuasive writing and public speaking skills.
 Foster civic engagement and awareness of social issues you learned from the Prohibition era of USA
and the Temperance movement.
Deadline: March 31, 2025

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