Section outline

    • Kids handwriting,,, Please dont disturb detective at work.
      Kid thinking with hand on chin and homemade sign that reads
      The most important homework you will do.
      Showing up to the wrong meeting is a waste of your time and theirs. Before you walk in, a little detective work tells you which room actually matters, who holds the power in it, and what they have already decided before you arrive.
      Find the right committee Read agendas and minutes Know who holds the keys Four committee types
    • ▶️ Long-Term Connection Lesson
    • Stage lights shining from behind as the curtain rises.
      Your Cue
      “
      We will now open the public comment.

      Curtain Rising to reveal a band about to perform.

      That sentence is your green light.

      Step 1: Find the Room

      Step 2: Read the Agenda

      Step 3: Write Your Script
      [YOU ARE HERE]

      Step 4: Step to the Mic

      In the next section, we'll script exactly what to do with your 2-minute turn at the mic.
    • ▶️ Now it's Showtime Lesson
    • Structure Your Public Comment Page
      Students must
      View
      Two-Minute Presentation Activity
      Let's build your two-minute testimony.
      Walk through this guide and then write your own testimony on the assignment document.
    • 📝 Written Assignment
      Students must
      Graded
      Receive a passing grade