Vocabulary List 4 Quiz Today

You should have received List 5 today.  You can find the list here:   List 5 Flashcards   The quiz for List 5 will be next Thursday.

Today in class you met with a small group who share your candidate and topic.  You should have read an excerpt from your candidate's speech on the specific issue and begun identifying the logical, emotional, and ethical appeals made by the candidate.  You should be able to restate his purpose/message about the issue.

The following links will take you to transcripts of the candidate's speeches:

Obama's Speech at DNC
Romney's Speech at RNC

Homework:  Continue researching your candidate's position and claims about the issue.  Be prepared to discuss further in class tomorrow and be prepared for a quiz on your candidate on Monday.

Your Campaign Project is due Tuesday, November 6th.

Your job is to "sell" your candidate's position on the issue. Use rhetorical appeals and strategies as well as persuasive techniques to accomplish your goal.

Here are some links to sites you can use to help you with your project:

 Effective Posters   Designing Effective Posters

 Microsoft Tips for Power Point

Google Tips for Effective Video Ads

Other ideas to help enhance your presentation:


Music:  Sing/rap a song about your candidate/issue

Food:  Use a snack food to metaphorically explain your candidate's position; then share it with the class.

Political buttons
Flyers
Costumes
Puppet show