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Lesson Plan: Role-Playing Town Hall Meeting – Dry is an immersive, debate-driven activity that brings civic engagement and survival ethics to life. In this interactive lesson, students take on the roles of government officials, scientists, business owners, journalists, and concerned citizens to debate solutions for the water crisis in Dry by Neal Shusterman. This comprehensive resource includes detailed teaching notes, an extensive character list with motivations, a grading rubric, and a reflection sheet to help students analyze perspectives, develop arguments, and engage in meaningful discussion. Perfect for ELA, social studies, or interdisciplinary learning, this lesson fosters critical thinking, persuasive speaking, and problem-solving skills while making literature relevant to real-world issues.