“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

PR- ProjectBut who in the world are you?

Hey, I’m Millard Fillmore!

I signed the Compromise of 1850, opened up trade with Japan, kept Hawaii out of European hands, …

Everyone knows who I am. People loved me, they wanted to make me KING!

Who’s has been the best President?(Washington to Lincoln)

• 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?

PR Project

Read Assignment

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 America during his presidency?

How did he handle it? (domestic policy)– What was going on in the world during 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

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 America during his presidency?

How did he handle it? (domestic policy)– What was going on in the world during 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

POSSIBLE OPTIONS POSSIBLE OPTIONS

DO NOT WEAR

Khaki pants Dress shirt (w/collar)

Jeans

Black pants Tie Sweatpants/sweatshirts

Dress pants Suit jacket T-shirts

Skirts Sweater Pajamas

Dress Floral/printed tops Exercise attire

NO stomachs, shoulders, backsides, etc. showing!

Where to find information…

• President’s Packet (white)• Fetters’ websites• Library– Books– Databases– Photocopies (per Miss Curran)

• Presidential videos (History Channel)• Historians• Textbook

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

Period 1

1. Greg A/Nick Mac/Bianca C/Caitlyn T2. Ben B/Hunter M/Amanda M/Lexi L3. Danny C/Eddie G/McKayla K/Karley P4. Ciara F/Trenu J/Jenna M/Ashley T5. Austin G/Matt O/Emma J/Karissa V6. Brandon F/Drew S/Danny P7. Henry H/Phoebe S/Christina M8. Sarah J/Soliana T/Nick Mc

Period 2

1. Calvin T2. Bobby B3. Madison M4. Maria D5. Sophia D6. Isabell D/Sam M7. Katie D/Tori W8. Sydney M/Julie R

Period 3

1. Sadia A/Andrew D/Aima S/Gabby U2. Vedant B/Amanda P/Rodion K/Brett S3. Paul C/Alexa C/Jordan H/Eric V4. Dante C/Michael L/Corey P/Eric R5. Daniella H/Sharon J/Joe Z/Taylor S6. Michelle C/John D/Marcello L7. Simrun J/Mickey M/Maria S8. Evelyn K/Mike M/Brad G

Period 6

1. April B/Kyle G/Lauren G/Jessie M2. Nya E/Paige M/Dylan S/Ian W3. John C/Abby J/Kevin W4. Kayla D/Andrew W/Alex Y5. Briana F/Hali M/George W6. Brendan G/Alex L/Jeffrey Z7. Phil H/Elya K/Zach S8. Amanda M/Ben M/Dillon S

Period 7

1. Alex A/Brett R/Patrick S/Nora T2. Jarrett B/Matt G/Cammy M/John M3. Makenna D/Steve K/Shannon L/Alex M4. Hayden D/Mark W/Michelle T/Hannah R5. Nikki G/Alan K/Steph K/Bella S6. Jacob G/Kyle N/Sammi W/Ian P7. Izzi G/Gwen H/Kyle M/Grace O8. Megan H/SimonaK/Patrick W/Alyssa S

January 7, 2014

• Groups• Presidential Selection• Project Assignment and PR Packet• PP – Introduction• Group work – brainstorm ideas, read yellow

Pres. Packet

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)