September 19, 2019 Democratic Presidential Debate

Homeroom Article: Trump picks new national security advisor, but no clear path on Iran - Los Angeles Times

Learning Target: I can use the Democratic Presidential Debate to begin to make a choice about which candidate I might vote for.

Standard(s): SSCG15 Demonstrate knowledge of local, state, and national elections.

a. Describe the historical development, organization, role, and constituencies of political parties.

b. Describe the nomination and election process.

c. Examine campaign funding and spending and the influence of special interest groups on elections.

e. Analyze the influence of media coverage, campaign advertising, and public opinion polls.

Warm Up: Political Cartoon: Gov. Jay Inslee’s 8-second climate debate

Opening:

Debate Scorecard to prepare for Writing Assignment: Who won the debate (tomorrow)

Work Session:

Early Finishers:

Make Up Work

Closing: Whose winning the debate?