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“If you have an important point to make, don’t try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time a tremendous whack.” ~ Winston Churchill. But who in the world are you?.
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“If you have an important point to make, don’t try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time a tremendous whack.”~ Winston Churchill
But who in the world are you? Everyone knows who I am. People loved me, they wanted to make me KING! PR- Project Hey, I’m Millard Fillmore! I signed the Compromise of 1850, opened up trade with Japan, kept Hawaii out of European hands, …
Who’s has been the best President?(Washington to Lincoln) Let’s debate it!
How do I prepare for a debate? • Study both sides (strengths/weaknesses) • Notes (note cards) • Strong opening • Powerful closing • Believe in what you are saying! Passion/Enthusiasm! • Dress for success! What does a good debate look like? Sound like? What would a good debate leave the audience doing?
PR Project Read Assignment
Who’s has been the best President?(Washington to Lincoln) • What makes for a good PRESIDENTIAL debate? • Understanding your Presidential strengths and weaknesses (to attack and defend) • Understanding your opponents strengths and weaknesses (to attack) • What was going on in Americaduring his presidency? How did he handle it? (domestic policy) • What was going on in the worldduring his presidency?How did he handle that? (foreign policy) • Everyone participates • Preparation/strategy • Note cards • Belief (and enthusiasm) that your President truly is the best! • Attire
Who’s has been the best President?(Washington to Lincoln) • At this point, what do you have to do to prepare? • Understanding your Presidential strengths and weaknesses (to attack and defend) • Understanding your opponents strengths and weaknesses (to attack) • What was going on in Americaduring his presidency? How did he handle it? (domestic policy) • What was going on in the worldduring his presidency?How did he handle that? (foreign policy) • Everyone participates (speaking element, prep work, Pres. pictures) • Note cards!!!!!!!! • Belief (and enthusiasm) that your President truly is the best! • Proper attire
Where to find information… • President’s Packet (white) • Fetters’ websites • Library • Books • Databases • Photocopies (per Miss Curran) • Presidential videos (History Channel) • Historians • Textbook
Calendar • Two days of research (library – Jan. 9 & 10) • Worksheets #1 & 2 • Individual Nightly research • One day of debate preparation (Jan. 14/15) • Worksheet #3 • Finishing touches… • Round one face off! – Thurs., January 16, 2014 and Fri., January 17, 2014
Period 1 • Greg A/Nick Mac/Bianca C/Caitlyn T • Ben B/Hunter M/Amanda M/Lexi L • Danny C/Eddie G/McKayla K/Karley P • Ciara F/Trenu J/Jenna M/Ashley T • Austin G/Matt O/Emma J/Karissa V • Brandon F/Drew S/Danny P • Henry H/Phoebe S/Christina M • Sarah J/Soliana T/Nick Mc
Period 2 • Calvin T • Bobby B • Madison M • Maria D • Sophia D • Isabell D/Sam M • Katie D/Tori W • Sydney M/Julie R
Period 3 • Sadia A/Andrew D/Aima S/Gabby U • Vedant B/Amanda P/Rodion K/Brett S • Paul C/Alexa C/Jordan H/Eric V • Dante C/Michael L/Corey P/Eric R • Daniella H/Sharon J/Joe Z/Taylor S • Michelle C/John D/Marcello L • Simrun J/Mickey M/Maria S • Evelyn K/Mike M/Brad G
Period 6 • April B/Kyle G/Lauren G/Jessie M • Nya E/Paige M/Dylan S/Ian W • John C/Abby J/Kevin W • Kayla D/Andrew W/Alex Y • Briana F/Hali M/George W • Brendan G/Alex L/Jeffrey Z • Phil H/Elya K/Zach S • Amanda M/Ben M/Dillon S
Period 7 • Alex A/Brett R/Patrick S/Nora T • Jarrett B/Matt G/Cammy M/John M • Makenna D/Steve K/Shannon L/Alex M • Hayden D/Mark W/Michelle T/Hannah R • Nikki G/Alan K/Steph K/Bella S • Jacob G/Kyle N/Sammi W/Ian P • Izzi G/Gwen H/Kyle M/Grace O • Megan H/SimonaK/Patrick W/Alyssa S
January 7, 2014 • Groups • Presidential Selection • Project Assignment and PR Packet • PP – Introduction • Group work – brainstorm ideas, read yellow Pres. Packet
What to present… • Best things about your President(s) • Defend and overcome your Presidential weaknesses • Expose the weaknesses of your opponents • Foreign policy issues (the handling of crisis's abroad) • Domestic policy issues (the handling of events at home – US)