We are learning about:

Parliament and Elections

You will be able to:

1. Understand what a manifesto is.2. Explain how a manifesto is used in

the election process.

Starter

• Make a list of as many occasions when you might vote as you can.

• In a General Election (to elect MPs to Parliament).

• In a local election (to elect councillors to local council).

• TV Programmes – X Factor, Dancing on Ice, Strictly Come Dancing, Let’s Dance for Comic Relief.

• To make a decision.• To elect you reps. for school council.

How might we vote in these situations?

• Telephone

• Show of Hands

• Got to a ‘Polling Station’ – put tick/cross on a ‘ballot paper’

• Postal Vote

• On-line

• Text

What is a Manifesto?

A public declaration of principles, policies, or intentions, especially of a political nature.

A statement which describes what you stand for, people read these to decide whether to vote for a political party for example.

Sweet Party Manifesto

• In pairs (or on your own if you prefer) you are going to write a manifesto.

• Your manifesto is appealing for the sweet you think should become the ‘National Sweet’.

• You must come up with some great reasons why your sweet should become the national sweet.

• You will be presenting your manifesto as a group to the rest of the class.

Mars for the National Sweet!

Sweet Party Manifesto

• In pairs or on your own if you prefer you are going to write a manifesto.

• Your manifesto is appealing for the sweet you think should become the ‘National Sweet’.

• You must come up with some great reasons why your sweet should become the national sweet.

• You will be presenting your manifesto as a group to the rest of the class.

Purpose – to learn about what makes a good manifesto and the purpose of a manifesto.Resources – ‘The Sweet Manifesto’ Sheet, pen.In or out of seats - inNoise – group voicesTime – 30 mins

Plenary

• We are going to vote for the best Manifesto.

• The winner will be voted as the National Sweet.

• You all get one vote, but are NOT allowed to vote for your own sweet