{"product_id":"hakeem-jeffries-8-hour-speech-against-trump-s-bill-kids-article-activities-pack","title":"Hakeem Jeffries' 8-Hour Speech Against Trump’s Bill Kids Article \u0026 Activities Pack!","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRecord Speech Stuns America....\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA kid-friendly current events newspaper explores\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHakeem Jeffries’ record-breaking 8-hour speech in Congress and the debate surrounding a major political bill supported by Donald Trump\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping young learners understand democracy, leadership, public speaking, and how people use their voices to stand up for what they believe in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded in this news newspaper\/article package:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMain News Article – \u003c\/b\u003eexplains how Hakeem Jeffries delivered the longest speech in U.S. House of Representatives history while speaking against a major bill, introducing learners to political discussion and peaceful protest through words (page 1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“What Is the Magic Minute?” Explanation – \u003c\/b\u003ebreaks down the special congressional rule that allowed Jeffries to continue speaking for almost nine hours in a child-friendly and simplified way (pages 1–2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory Corner – \u003c\/b\u003ecompares Jeffries’ speech to earlier record-breaking speeches in Congress and explains how lawmakers use speeches to delay votes and make important points (page 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerson Profile: Hakeem Jeffries –\u003c\/b\u003e introduces learners to Jeffries’ background, leadership role, legal career, and speaking style while highlighting the importance of standing up for beliefs (page 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Corner – \u003c\/b\u003eexplores how speeches throughout history, including those by Martin Luther King Jr. and Malala Yousafzai, have helped inspire social change through peaceful communication (page 2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoke \u0026amp; 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