Maniac for Mayor

1. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components By Tracie Rhoades Pocono Mountain School District INTRODUCTION You are now the Campaign Manager for Maniac Magee! CONGRATULATIONS! You need to do your very best to help him become the new Mayor of Two Mills. Get ready to make all the citizens of Two Mills see why you think Maniac would be the best mayor for their town.

2. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components Task Now let’s get campaigning!  From this moment on, you are Maniac’s Campaign Manager and #1 fan! Maniac Magee for Mayor of Two Mills! You can work with one partner or by yourself – it is up to you.  Students will create a campaign poster and slogan promoting Maniac Magee for Mayor of Two Mills.  

3. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components Task (continued) Students will have to incorporate a reason why Maniac would be a good candidate for Mayor - citing specific examples from the book of what Maniac can do for their town.   These examples will also be detailed and expanded upon in the persuasive speech you write for your campaign.

4. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components TASK(continued) Upon completion of this webquest you will have created the following: *campaign poster promoting Maniac Magee for Mayor *catchy campaign slogan to promote Maniac's candidacy for Mayor *Formal written persuasive speech highlighting Maniac's positive traits that would make him the best Mayor for Two Mills.

5. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components TASK(continued) Your speech can delivered in one of 3 ways: • PowerPoint presentation • video tape (commercial advertisement), • tape recording (radio advertisement). If you choose to use either PowerPoint or actual video taping, your poster and slogan can be included in that format.

6. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components PROCESS POSTER & SLOGAN: Step 1 • Brainstorm ideas for your campaign slogan and poster. You may want to research campaign slogans/posters used in the past for both local and national elections (see resources). Step 2 • Decide on a campaign slogan and poster idea. • Create a Rough Draft/sketch of slogan and poster. Make sure your slogan and poster relate to the position you are choosing to promote for Maniac for Mayor.  

7. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components PROCESS Step 3 • At least 2 students need to proofread/edit your work.   Step 4 • Meet with the teacher for final editing/revision comments. Step 5 • Re-write and draw your poster and slogan.  Make sure you are referring back to your rough copy for changes that were made during proofing.

8. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components PROCESS SPEECH Students will follow the writing process to complete their formal persuasive speech. The speech needs to focus on 1 or 2 issues that you, as the campaign manager, are highlighting  and focusing on for your campaign platform - the reasons you believe that Maniac would be the best choice for Mayor of Two Mills.

9. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components PROCESS • PRE-WRITING - think about your topic, brainstorm ideas and plan/outline thoughts. • ROUGH DRAFT - quickly putting your thoughts on paper • REVISE - rework your organization and details • EDIT - review and correct spelling, grammar, capitalization and punctuation • EVALUATE - reflect on what you have written • PUBLISH - sharing final writing with others

10. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components PROCESS FINAL PRESENTATION OF POSTER/SLOGAN AND SPEECH (choose one of the following) ~PowerPoint presentation (includes speech, poster and slogan)~Video tape (includes commercial advertisement, poster and slogan visual)~Tape recording (includes radio advertisement, poster and slogan visual)

11. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components EVALUATION – CAMPAIGN POSTER AND SLOGAN

12. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components EVALUATION – PERSUASIVE WRITTEN SPEECH

13. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components EVALUATION – PERSUASIVE WRITTEN SPEECH (CONTINUED)

14. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components CONCLUSION • Congratulations! Hopefully, you have learned that in order to have an effective winning campaign, you must have a great campaign slogan and poster along with a well written political speech that will grab your audiences attention! • Hope you had a great time campaigning!

15. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components RESOURCES • www.timeforkids.com/TFK/election04/speech:  This website assists students in the creation of their speech by having students answer a series of questions to generate their ideas. • www.winyourcampaign.com:  This provides a list of slogan ideas and also provides categories to choose from to help in creating your slogan. • www.slogan4u.com:  This sight actually will create a slogan for you - all you need to do is type in a key word or two! • www.write-out-loud.com/howtowritespeech.html:  This site will teach students how to write a speech by providing an outline and checklist for students to follow. • www.essortment.com/all/howtogiveas_rdmo.htm:  This site provides student with tips on how to give a good speech. • www.schoolelectionslogans.com:  This site provides more political slogans and campaign ideas.

16. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components CREDITS The following cites were reference to create this webquest: PA assessment standards Questgarden.com Internet4classes.com Webquest.sdsu.edu Searchengineguide.com Education-world.com Rubistar.4teachers.org

17. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components ADDITIONAL CREDITS I would also like to credit the Fresno Pacific course WebQuests: Implementing Technology Integration and Professor George Smith for providing me with the knowledge and assistance to create Maniac For Mayor Project. In addition, I would like to acknowledge the invaluable insight into WebQuests as provided in so many articles and resources made available via the internet by Bernie Dodge and Tom March.

18. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components Additional Webquest Components Lesson Plan Maniac for Mayor Lesson Plan Grade Level: 5th to 7th Standards Addressed: National Standards: • Students apply a wide range of strategies to communicate in writing with different audiences and for different purposes. • Students conduct and communicate research on issues and interests by gathering, evaluating and synthesizing data.

19. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components Additional Webquest Components Lesson Plan (continued) • Students use a variety of technology and informational resources to gather and communicate knowledge. • Students use spoken, written and visual language to accomplish their own purposes.

20. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components Additional Webquest Components Lesson Plan (continued) State Standards: • 1.5.5A: Write with a sharp distinct focus identifying topic, task, and audience. • 1.5.5B: Write using well developed content appropriate for the topic. • 1.4.5C: Write persuasive pieces with a clearly stated position or opinion and supporting detail, citing sources when needed

21. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components Additional Webquest Components Lesson Plan (continued) Objectives : • Students will become familiar with being involved and having a leadership role in a political campaign. They will take an active role in creating a campaign slogan and poster and also persuasive speech which will promote their candidate. • Students will demonstrate their knowledge of persuasive writing by following the steps of the writing process to create their own written persuasive speech. • Students will develop a campaign poster and slogan promoting Maniac Magee for Mayor

22. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components Additional Webquest Components Lesson Plan (continued) Materials: • Internet access • Use of computers • Web resources (listed under resources) • Poster board • Construction paper • Colored pencils/markers/paint/crayons • Maniac Magee Book • Video/audio equipment • PowerPoint access

23. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components Additional Webquest Components Lesson Plan (continued) Procedures: POSTER & SLOGAN: Step 1 • Brainstorm ideas for your campaign slogan and poster. You may want to research campaign slogans/posters used in the past for both local and national elections (see resources). Step 2 • Decide on a campaign slogan and poster idea. • Create a Rough Draft/sketch of slogan and poster. Make sure your slogan and poster relate to the position you are choosing to promote for Maniac for Mayor.  

24. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components Additional Webquest Components Lesson Plan (continued) Step 3 • At least 2 students need to proofread/edit your work.   Step 4 • Meet with the teacher for final editing/revision comments. Step 5 • Re-write and draw your poster and slogan.  Make sure you are referring back to your rough copy for changes that were made during proofing.

25. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components Additional Webquest Components Lesson Plan (continued) Procedures: SPEECH (Written) Students will follow the writing process to complete their formal persuasive speech. • PRE-WRITING - think about your topic, brainstorm ideas and plan/outline thoughts. • ROUGH DRAFT - quickly putting your thoughts on paper • REVISE - rework your organization and details • EDIT - review and correct spelling, grammar, capitalization and punctuation • EVALUATE - reflect on what you have written • PUBLISH - sharing final writing with others

26. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components Additional Webquest Components Lesson Plan (continued) Procedures: The speech needs to focus on 1 or 2 issues that you, as the campaign manager, are highlighting  and focusing on for your campaign platform - the reasons you believe that Maniac would be the best choice for Mayor of Two Mills.

27. Maniac for Mayor Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Credits Additional WebQuest Components Additional Webquest Components Lesson Plan (continued) Assessments: The Campaign Poster and Slogan will be graded using a rubric that outlines specifically what the students need to complete. (Refer to slide/page 8 for details) The Persuasive Written speech will also be graded using 2 rubrics focusing on specific domains and conventions which are detailed in the rubric. (please refer to slides/pages 9 and 10)