posted Nov 13, 2008 2:09 PM by Unknown user
DUE 11/14
Being an American Essay FINAL DRAFT due tomorrow! You must include the following when you turn in your essay:
- Second Draft
- First Draft
- Peer Revisions
- Outline
- Rubric
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posted Nov 12, 2008 1:03 PM by Unknown user
DUE 11/13
Read and answer the terms & questions for Americans 5.2 (see attached). Continue to revise your Being an American essay which are due on FRIDAY! |
posted Nov 4, 2008 12:34 PM by Unknown user
Keep working on the strategist assignment. For class handouts see the handouts section of the website!
§ Part 3 (1-page, typed, double spaced, 1-inch margins):
o What is the overall image that your politician should have?
o How will you utilize television shows, newspapers, magazines, the Internet to achieve this goal? Students should use specific examples.
§ Part 4:
o What are you telling viewers of the brochure/leaflet about the candidate?
Include images and make it “eye-catching” |
posted Nov 3, 2008 1:27 PM by Unknown user
Finish started work from class today for homework and brainstorm on ideas for the other two sections. This is due at the end of class tomorrow! See the handouts section for all class handouts.
You’ve just been selected to put together a comprehensive plan for one of the two major presidential candidates in the 2008 election. It is up to you to use your knowledge of political polling, political parties & ideology, the electoral process, the Electoral College, the media, voter participation, and the candidates’ platforms to help your candidate win.
Your final strategy should include the following:
- A piece of Campaign Literature (pamphlet, leaflet, postcard, television/radio ad) that both promotes your candidate’s platform and attacks your opponents.
- Electoral Map that includes in depth information on at least two battleground states and how you can tailor your message to the culture in those states.
- Media Campaign – At least five radio, television, or newspaper outlets that you wish to use to your advantage and how you plan to use them to your advantage.
- Get Out the Vote – Explain whom your “base” will be and how you will energize them on Election Day. If you plan includes a segment of the population that does not traditionally vote or is not registered, you must include a plan that shows how you will involve these voters in the process.
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posted Nov 1, 2008 3:30 PM by Unknown user
Based on peer editing from Friday, revise you essay into a second draft which will be due Monday 11/3. Be sure to include (1) your outline, (2) your first draft, and (3) your peer editing sheet along with your second draft.
If you did not have your first draft done on Friday, you will have to turn that in on Monday as well. You will not have the opportunity to peer edit.
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posted Oct 30, 2008 12:41 PM by Unknown user
DUE 10/31
Bring the first draft of your Being an American essay to class tomorrow. We will do peer editing so make sure you draft is complete and ready for comments. For more information on the essay, visit the website: http://www.beinganamerican.org.
ALSO ... read up on the two candidates for a game tomorrow! |
posted Oct 29, 2008 2:33 PM by Unknown user
DUE 10/30
Create a cartoon about the current presidential election using the attached handout.
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posted Oct 28, 2008 2:15 PM by Unknown user
DUE 10/29
Finish the electoral board game and the electoral prediction map.
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posted Oct 27, 2008 2:38 PM by Unknown user
DUE 10/28 - Being an American Essay Outline (see attached worksheet). If you are having a hard time with the outline, check out the essay website. DUE 10/29 - Electoral Board Game: Using your knowledge of the electoral process, political parties, and polling, create a board game that shows the road potential presidents must take to get to the White House. Your game should include: • A set of rules for players • A board that visually represents the “road” to the White House • Incorporation of important dates and events • Extra game pieces (cards, moveable player pieces, etc.) In addition to the items above, your game should be well organized and visually pleasing. |
posted Oct 25, 2008 7:17 AM by Unknown user
DUE 10/27 For homework, find an article for the current events journals that relates to the elections. You an connect this to class by talking about polling, political parties, political ideologies, or third party candidates. Remember your journals should be at least one page in your journal. If you did not finish it in class, create a third party political campaign poster. Attached are the summaries for political parties you could choose from. Project Description: You will design a political poster for a fictional presidential candidate for one of the following third parties: the Constitution Party, the Green Party, the Independent American Party, the Libertarian Party, or the Reform Party. After reading the briefing sheet, brainstorm on ideas that your candidate would represent. You poster should contain the candidates name, a campaign slogan, at least one major issue, and multiple images. You poster will be graded in the following areas: - Enduring Understanding: Do the views shown in your poster represent the history, mission, and platform of the political party you chose?
- Effective Communication: Is the message clear and coherent? Do the images on the poster relate to the message?
- Work Habits: Is the poster organized and visually appealing? Has effort gone into creating this poster? Is the poster turned in on time?
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