“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.

“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- ProjectWho are

you anyway?

Millard Fillmore! I signed the

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

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

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 Hard Tail pants/yoga gear

Exercise attire

NO stomachs, shoulders, backsides, etc. showing!

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)

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

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

January 4, 2013

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

Pres. Packet

Period 1

1. Alex B/Catrina C/Alli G/Josh U2. Dylan B/Marco M/Blake S/Anton S3. Matt B/Nicole P/Paul Y/Nick V4. Sean C/Robbie C/Adam F/ Carley Marie F5. Evan D/Jake D/Nick P/Matt P6. Jenna G/Dylan M/Nick M/Anthony S7. Kalyna K/Rob M/Paige M8. Erika S/Payton S/Emily Y/Dena Z

Period 2

1. Jacob D2. Sabrina D3. Ryan L4. Melissa L/Taylor S5. Kai M6. Lianna P7. Nicole S8. Nate S

Period 3

1. Lauren B/Hanna B/Zach K/Maria P2. Amy C/Eric G/Caitlin W/Matt G3. Jake H/Jordan R/Jess R/Lauren S4. Evan F/Claire J/Camryn M/Zain C5. John F/Jake L/Simone N/Sarah R6. Caite Y/Amanda K/Dennis P/Janet Z7. Diane H/Julie K/Mike M/Mara P8. Michael L/Brian M/Sam R/Shaun S

Period 6

1. Austin B/Maurizio D/Haley H2. Cailin B/Michael M/Eric S3. Reid B/Kenny M/Matt M4. Andy C/Jake D/Lexi H/Cole R5. John C/Nolan G/Justin M6. Anthony C/Donna K/Kylee P/Jason T7. Brittany G/Nick M/Riley P/Justin S8. Becca M/Kosta P/Veronica S

Period 7

1. Jules B/Olivia D/Cindy H/Matt M2. Aden B/Emily D/Jack G/Chris H3. Rachel C/David L/Abby L/Estelle N4. Jess D/Kristen F/Maike H/Ryan M5. Michael D/Allison D/Abbey G/Gabbie M6. Nick D/Greta K/Sean P/Andrew R7. Joey D/Matteo S/Brett R/Robby Z8. Karen G/Grace H/Allison M/Lauren P