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): ABCDF 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 VoterUndecided 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 all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely!

Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Strong Who is the targeted Audience? What is the technique? What is the message?

Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Donor Who is the targeted Audience? What is the technique? What is the message?

Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Who is the targeted Audience? What is the technique? What is the message?

Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! The Talk Who is the targeted Audience? What is the technique? What is the message?

Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Obamaville Who is the targeted Audience? What is the technique? What is the message?

Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Cheaters Who is the targeted Audience? What is the technique? What is the message?

Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Get Real Who is the targeted Audience? What is the technique? What is the message?

Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=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  

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

Bell Work 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

Bell Work  Please grab the “Main Issues of the 2012 Election” packet from the desk next to my cart.  Today’s Agenda  Introduce the main issues  Begin watching the presidential debate

Bell Work  Take out your “Debate Worksheet” and make sure you have answered #1  Today’s Agenda:  Watch the presidential debate for ½ the hour  214 to research the candidates’ positions on the 11 main issues  “Research Worksheet” Due Thursday  Schedule test taking dates for those students who haven’t taken it yet  Hand back issue sentences

Bell Work  Hand in your “Debate Worksheet”  After attendance, we are going to 214 to research the candidates’ positions on the 11 main issues

Bell Work  None  Today’s Agenda  Finish “Issues”  Show to Mrs. V  Take “I Side With”  Print off 1 ST PAGE OF RESULTS  Give to Mrs. V

Bell Work  What are the 4 Techniques used by ad makers to persuade their audience?  Truth  Style  Emotion  Testimony

Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! Are you feeling it? 1=Not at all 2=Sort of 3=Absolutely! America Who is the targeted Audience? What is the technique? What is the message?

Directions  Today you will get together with your Ad groups and begin planning your ad  Use the rubric and Ad Plan worksheet as your guide  Mrs. V needs to see and approve your ad plan before you leave  We will record Monday and Tuesday

Bell Work  Which of the 4 techniques is your group using in your ad?  How are you including these techniques?  Agenda  Tape Commercials in room 207  When you are NOT taping you may  Practice Ad  Work on School Work  If BOTH your issues research and I Side With quiz are late, you will complete the alternative assignment.

Change in the Game plan  Mrs. V will be recording the groups.  We are starting over.  Too many false and unrelated statements  While groups are recording you will watch the 2 nd debate and fill out the worksheet

Bell Work  Grab a partner and study for today’s quiz  Study from the 11 main issues packet and research guide  5 minutes  Today’s Agenda  Presidential Election Quiz  Go through Essay Correction Example  Watch Ads and vote for the best one!

Quiz Time! 1. Put everything away 2. DO NOT WRITE ON THE QUIZ 3. Use scantron 4. Hand in QUIZ and SCANTRON when finished 1. Entertain yourself quietly until your peers are finished

Please copy down these directions for TEST CORRECTIONS 1. Write the number of the question you had wrong on a SEPARATE piece of paper 2. Write the CORRECT answer next to it o Multiple choice question o 1 st write the correct letter and then the letter’s answer o Essay o ONLY address the portion of the essay you lost points on. o If you lost points on the entire essay, rewrite the whole thing 3. You will HAND IN  Old Test  Separate sheet with corrections  Staple these together

Bell Work: please analyze using LIE write the answer in your notebook

Criteria for best ad…. 1. Did it hold your attention? 2. Did they include their sources? 3. Were BOTH of the candidates positions shown on 3 different issues of the election? 4. Was a fact included for each issue? 5. Did they include 3 props? 6. Did the ad create a desire in you to vote for their candidate? Total points _______/18 1= Not at all 2= Sort of 3= Absolutely! 1= Not at all 2= Sort of 3= Absolutely! Sorry but, you may NOT score and vote for your own ad.

Bell Work : In your notebook indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. Be sure you know WHY YOU ANSWERED THE WAY YOU DID. Congratulations Marcel’s Group! Your ad was voted as the best in the class by your peers. Please claim your prize from Mrs. V. Nice Job to everyone. Congratulations Marcel’s Group! Your ad was voted as the best in the class by your peers. Please claim your prize from Mrs. V. Nice Job to everyone. IStatementThe Article Agree / Disagree Undecided A. I believe that most people will make decisions based on the facts, once they know them. Agree / Disagree Undecided Agree / Disagree Undecided B. Candidates don’t want to lie, because if they do they will lose voter support. Agree / Disagree Undecided Decide whether the Article agrees, disagrees, or is undecided for A and B. THEN for A find 5 examples from the article that support your answer. B find 3 examples. Decide whether the Article agrees, disagrees, or is undecided for A and B. THEN for A find 5 examples from the article that support your answer. B find 3 examples.

Homework  Answer questions 1-4 from the 2 nd page of your article 1. According to this article, why would someone ignore the facts and continue to believe false information? 2. What are 2 factors that contribute to people being able to ignore views that are different from their own? 3. In your own life, what can you do to overcome your bias and make decisions based on the facts? 4. What can the political candidates and the media do to help citizens overcome their bias?  FULL SENTENCES  DUE TOMORROW

Bell Work : In your notebook indicate whether you agree or disagree with the following statements. Be sure you know WHY YOU ANSWERED THE WAY YOU DID. Congratulations Morgan’s Group! Your ad was voted as the best in the class by your peers. Please claim your prize from Mrs. V. Nice Job to everyone. Congratulations Morgan’s Group! Your ad was voted as the best in the class by your peers. Please claim your prize from Mrs. V. Nice Job to everyone. IStatementThe Article Agree / Disagree Undecided A. I believe that most people will make decisions based on the facts, once they know them. Agree / Disagree Undecided Agree / Disagree Undecided B. Candidates don’t want to lie, because if they do they will lose voter support. Agree / Disagree Undecided Decide whether the Article agrees, disagrees, or is undecided for A and B. THEN for A find 5 examples from the article that support your answer. B use 3 examples. Decide whether the Article agrees, disagrees, or is undecided for A and B. THEN for A find 5 examples from the article that support your answer. B use 3 examples.

Homework  Answer questions 1-4 from the 2 nd page of your article 1. According to this article, why would someone ignore the facts and continue to believe false information? 2. What are 2 factors that contribute to people being able to ignore views that are different from their own? 3. In your own life, what can you do to overcome your bias and make decisions based on the facts? 4. What can the political candidates and the media do to help citizens overcome their bias?  FULL SENTENCES  DUE TOMORROW

Bell Work: Analyze this cartoon using LIE

Does this video have a positive or negative opinion of the Electoral College? 

What does this map have to say about the 2012 presidential race? What would it take for either candidate to win if these projections are true?