presidential election project

Presidential Election Project

Bell Work: We have finished our first test and now its time for you to do something I’m sure you’ll enjoy…. Give me a grade! I ask that you think about the first few weeks in their entirety and choose a

letter grade for me. Then, please tell me a few things I’ve done well and a few things you would

like to see change or that I could improve on. I may not be able to do all the things you ask for, but I will take your suggestions

seriously. Please hand in when you are finished. This is anonymous so feel free to give constructive criticism. (I.E. Don’t put your

name on it)

___________________________________________________________1. After considering Mrs. V’s performance for the last 3 weeks I would give her a

(circle one): 

A B C D F 2. Some things Mrs. V does well are:3. Some things Mrs. V could improve on or that I would like to see changed are: 

The Undecided Voter What do you think of their questions and

concerns?

Presidential Election Project Expectations Rubric

The Rise of Political Parties Please read through the article and answer

the questions on the worksheet Due Tomorrow

Bell Work What is propaganda?

Propaganda: Information,

especially of a biased or

misleading nature, used to

promote or publicize a particular

political cause or point of view.

Propaganda Examples

Propaganda

Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.

- Only shows one side- Demonizes opponent- Twists the truth- Appeals to emotions- Inspires patriotism- Tries to convince you to think a certain way

- War Posters- Advertisements- Tweets/Social Media-Opinion sections in newspapers and during news shows-Political Ads

- Factual news shows- Informative sections of the newspaper- Scholarly publications

Different ways to sway you Emotion = playing on your heart strings Truth = showering you with facts Testimony = People sharing Style = dazzling you

Their Goal is to PERSUADE a

particular audience to vote for their

candidate

Directions Please take out a piece of paper and rip it in

half Number the front of one half “1” and the back of

that half “2” Label the other half “3” Please write in BIG numbers

Who is the targeted Audience?What is the technique?What is the message?

Are you feeling it?1=Not at all2=Sort of3=Absolutely!

Are you feeling it?1=Not at all2=Sort of3=Absolutely!

Strong

Who is the targeted Audience?What is the technique?What is the message?

Are you feeling it?1=Not at all2=Sort of3=Absolutely!

Donor

Who is the targeted Audience?What is the technique?What is the message?

Are you feeling it?1=Not at all2=Sort of3=Absolutely!

Who is the targeted Audience?What is the technique?What is the message?

Are you feeling it?1=Not at all2=Sort of3=Absolutely!

The Talk

Who is the targeted Audience?What is the technique?What is the message?

Are you feeling it?1=Not at all2=Sort of3=Absolutely!

Obamaville

Who is the targeted Audience?What is the technique?What is the message?

Are you feeling it?1=Not at all2=Sort of3=Absolutely!

Cheaters

Who is the targeted Audience?What is the technique?What is the message?

Are you feeling it?1=Not at all2=Sort of3=Absolutely!

Get Real

Who is the targeted Audience?What is the technique?What is the message?

Are you feeling it?1=Not at all2=Sort of3=Absolutely!

Family

Who is the targeted Audience?What is the technique?What is the message?

The Issue of Truth It gets muddy out there…. Use your resources

http://www.politifact.com www.factcheck.org

Exit Slip – hand in this and your notes sheet BEFORE you leave. What type of ad technique is most effective

and why? Emotion = playing on your heart strings Testimony = People Sharing Truth = showering you with facts Style = dazzling/entertaining you

Needs Work

Bell Work Which of the eleven main issues of the

presidential election do you think is the most important and why?

When finished, hand in your ISSUES SENTENCES from Friday

Keep your BW

Consider: Who are the 2 candidates, what political party do they belong to?

Debate Worksheet Score the candidates while they debate We will not be able to watch the entire debate

so base your answers off of what we can get through

Your opinion on the candidates is not set in stone so please be honest

Bell Work Please make sure your Debate Worksheet is

finished we will discuss it briefly and then hand it in

We are going to lab 214 today to research Mitt Romney’s position on those 11 main issues you read about over the weekend.

Bell Work None, as soon attendance is done we are

going to 214 to research Barack Obama’s position on the 11 main issues

Bell Work None 214 for “I Side With” quiz

Take quiz Print off results www.isidewith.com

Questions for Ad Makers:1. Who is my audience?

2. What do I want viewers to think and feel about my candidate?

3. How do I want viewers to think and feel about the other guy?

4. What arguments do I want to make? How do I support those arguments?

Directions Today you will get together with your Ad

groups and begin planning your ad Use the rubric as your guide to make sure you will

get as many points possible We will record Monday and Tuesday

Bell Work What type of ad technique is most effective

and why? What type of ad technique is least effective

and why? Emotion = playing on your heart strings Persuasion = making an argument Truth = showering you with facts Style = dazzling/entertaining you