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Mastering the Art of Presidential Debate Preparation

Unleash your debate skills by thoroughly preparing to discuss who was the best U.S. President, from Washington to Lincoln. Learn effective strategies, including understanding both your own and your opponent's strengths and weaknesses. Build compelling arguments with powerful openings and closings. Engage passionately with your audience and maintain a professional appearance. Discover valuable resources for research, practice your debate skills with peers, and get ready to make your mark in the debate arena.

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Mastering the Art of Presidential Debate Preparation

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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 it!

  4. 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?

  5. PR Project Read Assignment

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Where to find information… • President’s Packet (white) • Fetters’ websites • Library • Books • Databases • Photocopies (per Miss Curran) • Presidential videos (History Channel) • Historians • Textbook

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Period 2 • Calvin T • Bobby B • Madison M • Maria D • Sophia D • Isabell D/Sam M • Katie D/Tori W • Sydney M/Julie R

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. January 7, 2014 • Groups • Presidential Selection • Project Assignment and PR Packet • PP – Introduction • Group work – brainstorm ideas, read yellow Pres. Packet

  16. 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)

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