School Violence

Anna Chrysostomou

IS 62

INTRODUCTION:

This year our 6^th grade class is very violent; they use violence to solve their problems. As a result, we have more suspensions of 6^th graders than ever. Our dean, Ms. Brock, asked me to form groups and consider our problems with the 6^th graders and to give her some ideas to help solve the problem.

You and your group will become public policy analysts. You will evaluate the problem in our school and research some solutions. You will present your solutions to Ms. Brock, Mrs. Smalley (Assistant Principal) and Mr. Kevorkian (Principal). Good luck!

TASK :

Each group will create and present a PowerPoint. You will have to create one slide for each step of the PPA.

PROCESS/RESOURCES

In a group of 4 you will create a PowerPoint Presentation about why students are violent to each other. You will explain why students use violence instead of another way to solve their problems or dislikes. You will evaluate the current policy in our schools for using violence. You will research solutions you and your group members will come up with. You will research what policies other schools use with similar problems like ours.

1. Define the problem - Use your own words to define the problem in our school.

2. Gather evidence to support the existence of the problem

Your group will have to interview Mrs. Brock, Mrs. Smalley and Mrs. Schallachi (our guidance) and Mr. Kevorkian. Here you will find some evidence that the problem exists

3. Determine the causes and factors contributing to the problem

Your group will have to interview students and teachers.

http://www.nssc1.org/the-solution-to-the-school-violence-problem.html

4. Evaluating existing public policies

Here you will find public policies that our school is using.

http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/F7DA5E8D-C065-44FF-A16F-55F491C0B9E7/0/DiscCode20122013FINAL.pdf

5. Developing public policy solutions

Here you will develop solutions with your group: Articles that can help you

http://www.nssc1.org/the-solution-to-the-school-violence-problem.html

6. Selecting the best public policy solution

Here you will decide on the BEST solution to the problem of school violence.

1. You will use the INTERNET sites in the resource section to complete the PPA worksheets.

2. The group members will make certain that each worksheet is completed accurately and in detail.

After the six worksheets of the PPA are completed, your group will then complete the task. You PPA worksheets will be handed in with your report.

- Discuss your findings with your group.

· Selecting the best public policy solution

1. Every group member will conduct the research.

2. Two of the members will create the PowerPoint and edit. Remember you have to include a title page, to identify the problem, evidence of the problem, existing policies (from our school and other schools), new policies and your recommendation.

3. The other two members will present the PowerPoint.

4. Remember, the oral presentation must not be more than ten minutes long.

EVALUATION

CATEGORY	4-Excellent	3- Good	2- Fair	0-1 Needs Improvement
Content PPA worksheets	All content is accurate, and there are many facts. Completed all worksheets	Most of the content is accurate. 5-4 completed worksheets	Content is accurate but it contains inaccurate facts. 3-2 completed worksheets	Content is confusing and inaccurate. 1 completed worksheet
Slides	10 slides that includes a title page, it identifies the problem, it gives evidence of the problem, states existing policies, it states new policies and your recommendations.	Missing 1-3 slides	Missing 4-6 slides	Missing more than 6 slides
Mechanics, Graphics	No errors and graphics related to the subject.	Few errors and no graphics.	Few errors and graphics are unrelated to the subject.	Every slide has numerous errors and no graphics.
Oral Presentation	Knows information and presents with clear voice. Audience is attentive.	Knows information well but looses the audience.	Knows information well but mumbles and looses the audience	Students is not prepare to present.

CONCLUSION
At the end you should have learned that together, you and your group can make a difference in your school. You should have learned that violence is not a way to deal with your anger or disappointments. It is up to you and your fellow students to make your school better and safer.

Standards: Common Core

Social Studies Standard

Civics, Citizenship, and Government

Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of the necessity for establishing governments; the governmental system of the U.S. and other nations; the U.S. Constitution; the basic civic values of American constitutional democracy; and the roles, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship, including avenues of participation.

ELA Reading Standards

Key Ideas and Details

1. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

2. Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

Writing Standards

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and

convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

Speaking and Listening Standards

1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

4. Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Language Standards

1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.