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Engaging in Presidential Debate: Strategies and Insights

This project focuses on the art of presidential debate, highlighting the importance of clear and powerful communication. Using Winston Churchill's famous quote as a foundation, students will explore their chosen president's strengths and weaknesses, engage in debates, and learn effective preparation strategies. Activities will include researching historical figures, understanding policies, and developing persuasive arguments. The project culminates in a series of debates where students will present their findings and defend their positions, fostering critical thinking and group collaboration.

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Engaging in Presidential Debate: Strategies and Insights

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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. Who are you anyway? PR- Project 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! • What makes for a good debate? • Understanding your Presidential strengths and weaknesses • Understanding your opponents strengths and weaknesses • Everyone participates • Preparation/strategy • Note cards • Belief (and enthusiasm) that your President truly is the best! • Attire

  4. 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)

  5. Where to find information… • President’s Packet (yellow) • Fetters’ websites • Library • Books • Databases • Photocopies (may not be removed from the library) • Presidential videos (History Channel) • Textbook

  6. Calendar • Two days of research (library – Jan. 8 & 9) • Daily logs • Nightly research • One day of debate preparation (Jan. 11) • Daily log • Finishing touches… • Round one face off! – Tues. January 15, 2013 and Wed. January 16, 2013

  7. January 4, 2013 • Groups • Presidential Selection • Project Assignment and PR Packet • PP – Introduction • Group work – brainstorm ideas, read yellow Pres. Packet

  8. Period 1 • Alex B/Catrina C/Alli G/Josh U • Dylan B/Marco M/Blake S/Anton S • Matt B/Nicole P/Paul Y/Nick V • Sean C/Robbie C/Adam F/ Carley Marie F • Evan D/Jake D/Nick P/Matt P • Jenna G/Dylan M/Nick M/Anthony S • Kalyna K/Rob M/Paige M • Erika S/Payton S/Emily Y/Dena Z

  9. Period 2 • Jacob D • Sabrina D • Ryan L • Melissa L/Taylor S • Kai M • Lianna P • Nicole S • Nate S

  10. Period 3 • Lauren B/Hanna B/Zach K/Maria P • Amy C/Eric G/Caitlin W/Matt G • Jake H/Jordan R/Jess R/Lauren S • Evan F/Claire J/Camryn M/Zain C • John F/Jake L/Simone N/Sarah R • Caite Y/Amanda K/Dennis P/Janet Z • Diane H/Julie K/Mike M/Mara P • Michael L/Brian M/Sam R/Shaun S

  11. Period 6 • Austin B/Maurizio D/Haley H • Cailin B/Michael M/Eric S • Reid B/Kenny M/Matt M • Andy C/Jake D/Lexi H/Cole R • John C/Nolan G/Justin M • Anthony C/Donna K/Kylee P/Jason T • Brittany G/Nick M/Riley P/Justin S • Becca M/Kosta P/Veronica S

  12. Period 7 • Jules B/Olivia D/Cindy H/Matt M • Aden B/Emily D/Jack G/Chris H • Rachel C/David L/Abby L/Estelle N • Jess D/Kristen F/Maike H/Ryan M • Michael D/Allison D/Abbey G/Gabbie M • Nick D/Greta K/Sean P/Andrew R • Joey D/Matteo S/Brett R/Robby Z • Karen G/Grace H/Allison M/Lauren P

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