Global Classrooms Rules &

Procedures
IES JUAN GRIS 2016-2017

First things First

Im collecting
your warm-ups!
Make sure you
give me
Warm-ups #1-5,
even if they
arent on the
same page.

Our Topic of the Day is.

The World Music Organization wants to

restrict certain types of music that they think
are too mature for younger audiences/kids.
You have been assigned to represent a
particular genre of music. How do you want
to proceed?

The Dais
Chair Oversees all aspects of the conference
Director Guides delegates through the

Resolutions/Amendments process
Rapporteur Calls roll, keeps time, tallies votes
Staff Keeps notes, works the computer
Helper Passes notes for delegates

Points
Point of Order

Used to tell the Chair that he/she has made an error in the
running of the committee.

Point of Inquiry

Used to ask the Chair a question about the rules of

procedure.

Point of Personal Privilege

Used to tell the Chair about a specific problem of the

delegate (i.e. cant hear, room is too hot, etc.)

Point of Information

Used to ask a question of a speaker during formal debate.

Motions
When a country makes a motion, the Chair will ask:

Motion to [] is on the floor. Is there a second?

One country must second (express support for the motion) by raising
their placard

If there is a second, then everyone must vote on the motion

Vote in favor
Vote against
Abstain (when you do not want to vote for either side)
To vote, raise your placard in the air

There must be a simple majority (50%) vote for the motion

to pass

Roll Call
Attendance!
Stand up and say, Delegation from ________ is

present.

Speakers List

SPEAKERS LIST

AKA Formal Debate and is the default type of debate. This

is when delegates give their OPENING SPEECH, which
are opening remarks about their countrys position on the
topic.

SPEAKING TIME is typically 1 min 30 secs

A country may only be on the Speakers List once initially,
BUT delegates may add their country to the end of the list
again after they give their opening speech.

Speakers List
Country that motions to open the Speakers

List goes first; after that, goes in order.

Honorable Chair, (country name) moves

to open the Speakers List with a speaking

time of 90 seconds.
How to add yourself to the Speakers List?

Raising your placard at the beginning of debate.

Passing a note to the Staff member stating your request.

Yields
What if you dont speak for the whole 90 seconds??

YIELD your time.

To the Chair (ends your time)
To another delegate (this allows another delegate with
similar views to speak)
To Points of Information (so other delegates can ask you
questions)

Moderated Caucus
MODERATED CAUCUS
Allows for a freer exchange of opinions than the Speakers List.
Motion for an MC if you hear something in an opening speech that
you want to debate or discuss more freely.
SPEAKING TIME vs TOTAL TIME
(Country) motions to move into a Moderated Caucus
with a total time of 10 minutes & a speaking time of
45 seconds .
Raise your placard and wait to be called on by the Chair
Share your countries position and move the debate along!
Motions can fail!

When MC Time Runs out

When time is up for the MC, go back to Speakers

List
After returning to the Speakers List, you no longer
give your Opening Speech
Speeches now have to adapt to what has been said
in caucus
You must follow the flow of debate by listening and
taking notes as other delegates speak

Unmoderated Caucus
UNMODERATED CAUCUS
Most informal type of debate. Delegates can more freely about the
room and mingle to discuss ideas openly.
Total Time ONLY

(Country) motions to move into an Unmoderated

Caucus with a total time of ___ minutes.

Make blocs & form alliances!

Also possible to extend Unmod Caucus Time during debate

through a Motion.

Only 1 extension during the conference is allowed

What about resolutions?

No resolutions this first round (Wednesday)!
Remember resolutions are suggestions for actions

that governing bodies can take to address the issue

They are the 2 solutions you present in your position

paper, but you will edit/change them during the

debate!

You will be graded on.

Participation and initiative
Content of speeches
Behavior when others have the floor, respectful

language
Public speaking presence
Use of English

Class 1 Pairs
Alejandro Ropero
Adriel Zurita

Raggaeton

Diego Gonzlez
Yuliya Vasiv

Rock

Lucia del Castillo

Oscar Valera

Rap

Carolina Monge
Joseba Palacios

Hip-Hop

Aitor Duque
Joel Rodrguez
Alejandro Escudero

Electronic

Nerea Santurde
Adrin Rodrguez

Flamenco

Adelina Gavril
Rubn Rey Menacho

Classical

Class 2 Pairs
Sergio Gomez
Adrin Recuero

Flamenco

Luca Gonzlez
Laura Ramiro

Rock

Cristina Jimnez
Victoria Peter

Classical

Pablo Jimnez
lvaro Pavn

Salsa

Katrin Kirilova
Lucas Ond

Rap

Raquel Lpez
Nuno Neves Silva

Hip-Hop

David Adrados
Isaac Aranda

Raggaeton

Beln Martn
Elsa Milln Garca

Electronic

Felicidades Delegates!

Ban Ki Moon will see you tomorrow!