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Congressional Hearing Reflection

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Thank You Letter for the Judges

The Xth annual Simulated Congressional Hearing was a huge success thanks to all of your hard work. We would not have been able to hold the hearing, however, without the judges. They gave up their time, conducted research and prepared in advance to provide you students with a challenging and fulfilling experience. Now it is your turn to show your appreciation of them by writing them a letter of gratitude.

First, think about the effort the judges made on your behalf and how it is a true example of civic virtue. Think about some of the questions the judges asked you and why they were good questions. Think about what you learned overall from the experience of the Simulated Congressional Hearing and what it meant to you. Finally, think about why the judge should come back and judge at future Simulated Congressional Hearings .d continue to support civic education in …show more content…

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1. First, think about your role within your unit team. What was it like to work with your classmates in this way? What did you learn about yourself and each other during this process? Be specific and discuss your various roles.

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