1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Mars for the National Sweet!

7. 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. P urpose – to learn about what makes a good manifesto and the purpose of a manifesto. R esources – ‘The Sweet Manifesto’ Sheet, pen. I n or out of seats - in N oise – group voices T ime – 30 mins

8. 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