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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
