Party!
Let's Make Plans

1. Have your students plan a “pretend” party.  Begin by making a list of the decisions to be made.  What kind of party will it be (this will influence all other decisions)?  A picnic, dance, dinner, or costume party?  What’s the budget and how will it be allocated? Do they want to appoint a coordinator and committees to handle different aspects of the party?  When, where, and at what time for the party?  Is the facility chosen available on that date and time?  How many guests?  How will the guests be invited?  What will be served as refreshments?  What quantity of refreshments will be needed to serve the attendees?  How are the refreshments served?  Who cleans up afterwards?  As the party plans unfold, make certain the pretend expenses stay within the budget. 

At the conclusion of the planning session, ask the class to think about what goes into planning a “simple” birthday party for themselves.  Do they better understand why Mom and/or Dad may have seemed reluctant about hosting such an event?  How much did the students participate in planning and implementing the last party at their home?  

2. Photocopy the Media Day article and distribute it to your class.  As you read the article with them, make note on the chalkboard of how many decisions to plan the event are mentioned in the article.

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Last Updated: 02/16/03
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