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PR- Project

Learn how to prepare for a debate on the best U.S. Presidents from Washington to Lincoln. Study both sides, develop strong arguments, dress for success, and engage with enthusiasm. Access resources and follow a timeline for effective preparation and presentation.

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PR- Project

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  1. “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

  2. 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, …

  3. Who’s has been the best President?(Washington to Lincoln) Let’s debate!

  4. PR Project Read Assignment

  5. 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?

  6. Calendar • Individual Nightlyresearch • Two days of research (library – Jan. 11 & 12) • In class debate preparation (Jan. 13 &17) • Strategy • Debate Format • Finishing touches… • Face off! – Wednesday, January 18, 2017

  7. Where to find information… • Presidents Packet • Fetters’ approved websites • Library • Books • Databases • Photocopies (per Miss Curran) • Presidential videos (History Channel) • Textbook

  8. Who’s has been the best President?(Washington to Lincoln) • What makes for a good PRESIDENTIAL debate? • Picture of your President • Everyone participates • Preparation/strategy • Group and individual work • YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT! • Prepared, rehearsed notes/note cards • Note sheets available • Belief (and enthusiasm) that your President truly is the best! • Attire

  9. Who’s has been the best President?(Washington to Lincoln) • What makes for a good PRESIDENTIAL debate? • PROMOTE your presidential strengths – its all in the wording! • What was going on in Americaduring his presidency? • How did he handle that? (foreign policy) • What was going on in the worldduring his presidency? • How did he handle it? (domestic policy) • ATTACK your opponents weaknesses! • DEFEND your presidential weaknesses (you have them so you better be ready for them)

  10. Period 1 • Mackenzie B/Mia D/Andrew H • Griffin B/Chloe T/ Logan M • Autumn C/Daniel K/Emanuel V • Wolfy C/Mitchell S/Matt R • Nick D/Ava H/Julietta L • Eric E/Oliver H/Nick N • Jenny F/Marissa N/Madison H • Kari J/Nick G/Avery R/Abigail S

  11. Period 2 • Jake B/Bo H/Sam K • Ely C/Joe S • Aaron D/Blake F • Anthony P/Katelyn B/Maya J • Blayne B/Victoria P • Laurie D/ Alex D • Claire G/Kimmie H • Nolan K/Brigid M/Blake W

  12. Period 3 • Luke A/Jake S/Dan Z • Dan A/Gianna C/Ashley S • Ava C/Eddie L/Alice M • Yasmin R/Hannah T/Ryan W/Tristan R • Kay T/Luka K/Arielle E • Brennen W/Isabella C/Nathan F • Sean W/Kellen V/Sam D/Hailey D • Johnny K/Lucas N/Sophia M/Ross C

  13. 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)

  14. January 6, 2014 • Groups • Presidential Selection • Project Assignment and PR Packet • PP – Introduction • Group work – brainstorm ideas, read yellow Pres. Packet

  15. January 12, 2016 • CE • Check homework webpage • State of the Union BINGO – Extra Credit tonight! • If you haven’t already - Print picture of President(s) (not your opponents) • Research (pink/blue notes packet) • Please THANK Miss Curran for the copied articles! • Group collaboration • Format 3 & 3 • Strategy – opening, closing, focus, arguments, etc.

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