Behind Taliban Lines

(1) One topic we haven't yet had time to discuss in depth is the War in Afghanistan.  An idea central to this and other modern conflicts is seeing how insurgent groups operate.  Today you'll watch a documentary called "Behind Taliban Lines" showing how one such group in Afghanistan works.   Beyond simply what this shows about Afghanistan, remember that this is similar to the way armed resistance works in other places today (Iraq, Libya, Syria).

The video is linked here.  If the sub is having trouble finding or showing it, please assist.  http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/talibanlines/view/

(2) When I return, I am not going to spend time on notes.  You have had enough extra time to research packets and I am posting the PPT on the web today.  We'll complete the simulation and move right to the test.  The only 2012 events covered in the test that are not found in the notes will be in the current events from this semester.

(3) Before the end of the period, send an email to ngi.united@gmail.com with the following

• A short paragraph description of your desired speech topic.  If it's clearly appropriate, simply outline your arguments.  If it seems unconventional, make your case why this is an NGI-appropriate topic.
• Two short sentences for two other backup topics.
• Topics are first come, first served.

Speech Project

Unfortunately, I'm still feeling pretty sick.  Once I return we'll resume our note & simulation, and we'll be having our Unit Test this Friday no matter what.  I'd encourage you to take advantage of this time in class to do one or more of the following:

(1) Finish your Arab Israeli Conflict Packet
(2) Study the content with a partner.
  - This is a big test with a lot of names/events to learn.  Make sure you are prepared.
  - Your test will be 100% multiple choice and true/false, no essay.   Know your facts.
(3) Work on your Speech Project  (details below)

The speech project is your final project for the course, which I briefly mentioned to the class previously.  You will pick a major political, economic, or social issue of significance to the United States or the world and argue one side of it that you choose.  I want you to take some time and think about this seriously:  what is the most important thing to you in global affairs?   If you could persuade everyone in this room to believe what you believed about any one topic, what would it be?

This will be a five minute long speech on any topic that fits the above criteria (and gets my approval).  This is an individual project;  there is no group option.  It is one of the few chances you'll ever get to have a soapbox in front of a captive audience of 30 people to present your views on anything you want.  So - choose wisely, and start researching!

I suggest you come up with a few topics today, then narrow it down later.  This way if your topic is rejected or taken (they must be unique), you have a backup.  These presentations will begin on Tuesday, January 8th (one week after you are back from break).

Blood & Soil - Day 9

Objective

• Simulate the history of the Arab Israeli Conflict

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Syrian forces fire short-range ballistic missiles at rebels
2. Arab Israeli Conflict
1. Notes 1973-2003
2. Promises  (Part 1)
1. Will finish film after school, extra credit

Blood & Soil - Day 5

Objective

• Simulate the history of the Arab Israeli Conflict

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Egyptians take anti-Morsi protests to presidential palace
2. Arab Israeli Conflict
1. Round Three - 1956-1960
1. Money
2. Events / Free Action
3. Budget
2. Round Four - 1961 to 1966
1. Money
2. Events / Free Action
3. Budget
3. Notes

Blood & Soil - Day 4

Objective

• Simulate the history of the Arab Israeli Conflict

Agenda

1. Current Events
1.  Syrian army weakening as rebels make gains
2. Arab Israeli Conflict
1. PowerPoint Notes - Up to 1950
2. Round Three - 1950-1955
1. Money
2. Events / Free Action
3. Budget
3. Round Four - 1956 to 1960
1. Money
2. Events / Free Action
3. Budget

Blood & Soil - Day 3

Objective

• Simulate the history of the Arab Israeli Conflict

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Boehner, House GOP leaders offer ‘fiscal cliff’ counterproposal
2. Obama warns Syria amid rising concern over chemical weapons
2. Arab Israeli Conflict
1. Round Two - 1948
1. Money
2. Events / Free Action
3. Budget
2. PowerPoint Notes
3. Round Three - 1950 to 1955
1. Money
2. Events / Free Action
3. Budget

Blood & Soil - Day 2

Objective

• Simulate the history of the Arab Israeli Conflict

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Israeli government okays settlement construction of 3,000 new West Bank units, official says
2. Arab Israeli Conflict
1. Round One - 1948
1. Money
2. Events / Free Action
3. Budget
2. Round Two - 1948 to 1950
1. Money
2. Events / Free Action
3. Budget
3. PowerPoint Notes

Blood & Soil - Day 1

Objective

• Begin research on the Arab Israeli Conflict

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. The three big questions on Syria’s Internet blackout
2. United Nations upgrades Palestine’s status
2. Arab Israeli Conflict
1. Brief Meetings with each group
2. Round Zero
1. This is a special, tutorial round.   During this round, there is no opportunity for free actions, espionage, or military conflict.
2. Money
3. Events
4. Budget
3. Round One
1. Money
2. Events
3. Free Action
4. Budget

Blood & Soil Rules

Objective

• Begin research on the Arab Israeli Conflict

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Car bombs kill at least 45, injure scores, in Damascus neighborhood
2. U.N. poised to offer Palestinians ‘non-member observer’ status
3. Big Screen: Colbert - The Fiscal Cliff
4. Big Screeen: Colbert - The Fiscal Cliff Compromise
2. Arab Israeli Conflict
1. Brief Introduction / New Seats
2. Roles
1. General - Manages troops, sets combat strategy, understands combat system
2. Spymaster - Manages operations, plans clever missions, understands espionage system
3. Diplomat - Moves around the room, negotiates with other groups, charismatic, good poker face
4. Budget Director - Manages binder & cards, submits budget each round, highly organized and responsible
5. Press Secretary - Edits policy statements, strong writer
3. Binders
4. Begin Research
5. Describe Rules (General)
1. Break out groups - General, Spymaster, Diplomat, Budget Director, Press Secretary
3. Coming Up...
1. Thur 11/29 - Research & Rules
2. Fri 11/30 - Blood & Soil begins.

Economics Test

Objective

• Take a test on American Economic Policy
• Begin research on the Arab Israeli Conflict

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Egyptians stage mass protests against Morsi edict
2. Test #4: Economics
3. Arab Israeli Conflict
1. Brief Introduction / New Seats
2. Roles
1. General - Manages troops, sets combat strategy, understands combat system
2. Spymaster - Manages operations, plans clever missions, understands espionage system
3. Diplomat - Moves around the room, negotiates with other groups, charismatic, good poker face
4. Budget Director - Manages binder & cards, submits budget each round, highly organized and responsible
5. Press Secretary - Edits policy statements, strong writer
3. Binders
4. Begin Research
4. Coming Up...
1. Thur 11/29 - Research & Rules
2. Fri 11/30 - Blood & Soil begins.

The Idea of Justice (Part 2)

Objective

•  Evaluate Rawls' and Nozick's arguments about wealth distribution in the United States
• Begin research on the Arab Israeli Conflict

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Egypt’s Morsi appears to accept some limits on his power
2.  The Idea of Justice  (~50 min)
1. Powerpoint & Discussion
3. Arab Israeli Conflict
1. Brief Introduction / New Seats
2. Roles
1. General - Manages troops, sets combat strategy, understands combat system
2. Spymaster - Manages operations, plans clever missions, understands espionage system
3. Diplomat - Moves around the room, negotiates with other groups, charismatic, good poker face
4. Budget Director - Manages binder & cards, submits budget each round, highly organized and responsible
5. Press Secretary - Edits policy statements, strong writer
3. Begin Research
4. Coming Up...
1. Wed 11/28 - Economics Test

The Idea of Justice

Objective

•  Evaluate Rawls' and Nozick's arguments about wealth distribution in the United States

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Wed - After Israel, Hamas reach Gaza cease-fire, both sides claim victory
2. Fri -President’s decree of new powers divides Egypt
2.  The Idea of Justice
1. Powerpoint & Discussion
3. Coming Up...
1. Tues 11/27 - Test
2. Wed 11/28 - Begin AA Conflict Research!

Poverty

Objective

• Describe American Tax Policy
• Evaluate the impact of poverty in America

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Israeli military confirms rocket fired from Gaza strikes outside Jerusalem
2. Israel keeps pounding Gaza by air, says it intercepted missile fired by Hamas at Tel Aviv
3. Gaza conflict tests Israeli defense system
2. Film:  The Pursuit of Happyness
3. Coming Up...
1. Mon 11/26 - Nozick vs. Rawls
2. Tues 11/27 - Test
3. Wedn 11/28 - Begin AA Conflict Research!

Taxes & Poverty

Objective

• Describe American Tax Policy
• Evaluate the impact of poverty in America

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Attacks in Israel and Gaza
2. Patriotic Millionaires For Tax Reform
2. Tax Policy  (while seniors are at cap & gown)
1. Read Tax Packet
2. Complete Worksheet
3. BLS Stats by Career
3. Poverty
1. Are The Poor Really Poor?  (Heritage Foundation)
2. Discussion / Evaluation
3. World of Class Warfare - Part 1 (Daily Show)
4. World of Class Warfare - Part 2 (Daily Show)
5. Discussion / Evaluation
4. Coming Up...
1. Mon & Tues next week - Pursuit of Happyness
2. Mon 11/26 - Nozick vs. Rawls
3. Tues 11/27 - Test

Debate and Debt Part 4

Objective

• Evaluate arguments about regulation of the internet.
• Analyze issues surrounding the National Debt

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Legalize it! The stark generational divide on pot, gay marriage and illegal immigration
2. Obama to open talks with $1.6 trillion plan to raise taxes on corporations, wealthy
2. Debate - Internet 
3. Analysis of Debates
1. Strong skills or methods
2. Areas of improvement
4. National Debt (PPT)
5. Debt Ceiling / Fiscal Cliff Explanation
6. Taxes
1. Begin reading Tax Packet (worksheet to follow tomorrow, due Tues)
2. BLS Stats by Career
7. Coming Up...
1. Friday - Nozick vs. Rawls

Debates and Debt Part 3

Objective

• Evaluate arguments about regulation of the internet and energy
• Analyze issues surrounding the National Debt

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Colbert Super PAC News (on big screen)
2. Secret Second 504 w/ Trevor Potter  (on big screen)
3. Warm-up #4: What should Stephen do with his newly hidden secret money?
2. Debates - Internet & Energy
3. Discussion of Issues
4. Analysis of Debates
1. Strong skills or methods
2. Areas of improvement
5. National Debt (PPT)
6. Coming Up...
1. Thursday - Last Internet Debate

Debates and Debt Part 2

Objective

• Evaluate arguments about over the federal DREAM Act
• Analyze issues surrounding the National Debt

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Hank Green on Puerto Rico  (Big Screen)
2. Warm-Up #3:  Would you favor adding Peurto Rico as a full state in the Union?  Why or why not?
3. Americans petition to secede from Union following Obama victory
4. Israel confronts rocket attacks from Gaza, stray shelling from Syria
2. Debates - DREAM Act
3. Discussion of DREAM Act Issues
4. Analysis of Debates
1. Strong skills or methods
2. Areas of improvement
5. National Debt (PPT)
6. Coming Up...
1. Wednesday - Internet & Energy Debates

Debates & Debt

Objective

• Evaluate arguments about over education reform
• Analyze issues surrounding the National Debt

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Petraeus Resignation
2. Fiscal Cliff - Possible Deal?
3. Warm-Up #2:  Do you predict that we will see a "grand bargain" between the two parties to reduce the national debt, or more gridlock?  Explain your response.
2. Debates - Education
3. Discussion of Education Issues
4. Analysis of Debates
1. Strong skills or methods
2. Areas of improvement
5. National Debt (PPT)
6. Coming Up...
1. Tuesday - DREAM Act debates
2. Wednesday - All other debates

Debate Practice

Objective

• Explain the format of next week's debates
• Analyze effective debate strategies

Agenda

1. Canned Food Drive - Last Day
2. Turn in Argument Sheets
3. Current Events
1. Republicans Review What Went Wrong
2. Start a new warm-up document for second term
3. Warm-Up #1:  Why do you think Romney lost the election?  What kind of candidate or policies should the Republican Party support for 2016 different from their approach in 2012?
4. Debate Format Example
1. Resolution:  The United States Should Abolish The Penny
5. Debate Work Time
1. Create "cheat sheet"
1. Opening statement
2. Supporting Arguments
3. Counterarguments
4. Questions
2. Practice with partner
6. If Time....
1. Hank Green on Puerto Rico
7. Coming Up...
1. Monday - Education debates
2. Tuesday - DREAM Act debates
3. Wednesday - All other debates

Libya

Objective

• Explain the major events of recent Libyan history
• Analyze the role of the international community in Libya

Agenda

1. Canned Food Drive
2. Turn in Argument Sheets
3. Current Events
1. Exit Poll - Demographic Trends (Really Cool!)
2. Overtures on Debt Negotiations
4. Libya - (Presented by Isabel).   
1. Introduction
2. Gaddafi's Rise to Power
3. Gaddafi Era
4. Arab Spring
5. Revolution
6. Embassy Attack
5. If Time....
1. Hank Green on Puerto Rico
6. Coming Up...
1. Debate Presentations Begin 11/8  11/12 

Presidential Election

• Read News Coverage
• http://www.washingtonpost.com/
• Discuss Election
• Presidential Results
• House & Senate Control
• MD - Dream Act (Q4)
• MD & MN - Marriage Equality (Q6)
• WI - Tammy Baldwin
• CO & WA - Marijuana Legalization Ballot Measures
• Watch Speeches
• Debate Preparation
• Look at document for format
• Turn in Argument Sheets by start of class tomorrow
• Begin work on "Cheat Sheet" - 2 pages per position (4 total)

Keynesian Economics

This lesson was done somewhat ad-hoc to replace Libya. 
Objective

• Explain the major ideas of Keynesian Economics
• Evaluate the pros and cons of deficit spending

Agenda

1. Canned Food Drive!
2. Current Events
1.  An interesting quote by Matt Taibi of Rolling Stone on the Presidential Election:  "What we Americans go through to pick a president is not only crazy and unnecessary but genuinely abusive. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent in a craven, cynical effort to stir up hatred and anger on both sides. A decision that in reality takes one or two days of careful research to make is somehow stretched out into a process that involves two years of relentless, suffocating mind-warfare, an onslaught of toxic media messaging directed at liberals, conservatives and everyone in between that by Election Day makes every dinner conversation dangerous and literally divides families.”
2. CIA Response in Bengazi
3. Last Call on Warm-Ups!
4. Who wins the election - one last poll!
3. Inside Job (last 5 minutes)
4. Issue #13: Economic Policy and the National Debt
1. Business Cycle
2. Monetary Policy
3. Fiscal Policy
4. Keynes
5. Deficit Spending
6. Multiplier Effect
7. Objections!
5. Coming Up...
1. Debate Presentations Begin 11/8  11/12 

Great Recession - Part Three

Objective

• Analyze causes of the Great Recession
• Evaluate proposals for regulation of Wall Street

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Sandy, You Silly Hurricane!
2. But seriously, there's a lot of real damage.  (Photos)
3. Romney's FEMA Question
4. Bring in food for the canned food drive!  Don't delay.
5. Check Pinnacle for missing work.  Everything needs to be in by tomorrow.  I'm available after school and during some lunch shifts for test make-ups.
6. During this time, please format and print your warm-ups.  Please read these instructions:
1. You do not need to have each warm-up labeled by date
2. Each warm-up should be numbered.  
3. It's okay if you're off by one or two, but if you're missing a bunch, please remedy that and turn it in by tomorrow.
4. This is worth 15 points.
2. Inside Job
1. Review core concepts
2. Watch Inside Job
3. Coming Up...
1. Debate Presentations Begin 11/8  11/12 

Sandy Aftermath

Objective

• Analyze causes of the Great Recession
• Evaluate proposals for regulation of Wall Street

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Islamic Extremists in Eastern Libya
2. AP Poll - Racial Attitudes in USA
3. Hey did anyone notice it's been a bit stormy lately?
2. Great Recession
1. Watch Inside Job
3. Coming Up...
1. Debate Presentations Begin 11/8  11/12 

The Great Recession - Part 2

Objective

• Analyze causes of the Great Recession
• Evaluate proposals for regulation of Wall Street

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Hurricane Sandy
2. NHS Canned Food Drive
1. Divide into Team Obama and Team Romney
2. Winner is based on the can to student ratio on each team
3. Goal: Defeat other, lesser classes in donations of canned goods.  Especially Schmidt. 
3. Great Recession
1. Discussion - How has this impacted your family & life?
2. Watch Inside Job
4. Coming Up...
1. Political Ad Extra Credit due 8/29
2. Debate Presentations Begin 11/8

Debate Analysis & Candidate Choice

Objective

• Evaluate the presidential debates & policy proposals
• Research a topic for public policy debate

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Fact checking - factcheck.org
2. Highlights & Commentary
1. On the issue of "apology speech" - Cairo Speech (Full Text)
2. "That awkward moment...." - Obama Bin Laden
3. Sharpest attack "battleship" - On Naval Power (Youtube)
4. Jason Speigel's theory of presidential debate power in action
3. Discussion Questions
1. Who won?
2. What's the proper tone and who offered it?
3. What disagreement was there on substance?
4. Why so much "I <3 israel="israel" li="li" talk="talk">
5. Is it a problem that Mitt Romney's changed his positions (ie: Afghanistan)
2. Your Candidate
1. http://www.isidewith.com/
3. Public Policy Debate
1. Research
2. Argument Sheet
4. Coming Up...
1. Presidential Debate Sheets due Thursday 8/25
2. Political Ad Extra Credit due 8/29

Debate Research & Preparation

Objective

• Research a topic for public policy debate

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Beirut Bombing  (Read on own;  watch on big screen)
2. Jordan Foils Al Qaeda Plot
3. Foreign Policy Debate - Tonight
2. Public Policy Debate
1. Research
2. Argument Sheet
3. Coming Up...
1. Final Presidential Debate - Tonight @ 9:00
2. Presidential Debate Sheets due Thursday 8/25
3. Political Ad Extra Credit due 8/29

Debate Introduction

Objective

• Evaluate the American electoral system

Agenda

1. Public Policy Debate Project
1. Description
2. Research (Guest Star: Mrs. Reickel)
2. Current Events
1. Second Presidential Debate
2. Ryan Soup Kitchen Photo Op
3. Ohio Voting & Supreme Court
4. France Hates Homework?
3. Issue #11: Voting 
1. Voting Systems
4. Coming Up...
1. Politics and Voting Test 10/18 (Thursday)
2. Political Ad Extra Credit due 8/29

Voting - Part Two

Objective

• Evaluate the American electoral system

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Polling on Debate Impact
2. Free Candy (Crowley)
2. Issue #11: Voting 
1. Voting Restrictions
2. Voting Systems
3. Coming Up...
1. "The Rumble" Extra Credit 10/16 (Today @ 2:30)
2. Second Presidential Debate 10/18 (Tonight @ 9:00)
3. Politics and Voting Test 10/18 (Thursday)
4. Political Ad Extra Credit due 8/29

Voting

Objective

• Evaluate the American electoral system

Agenda

1. Return Work
2. Current Events
1. Breaking the Sound Barrier
2. Crucial Week For Obama & Romney
3. SNL on Presidential Debate (Big Screen)
3. Issue #11: Voting 
1. Electoral College
2. Voting Restrictions
3. Voting Systems
4. Coming Up...
1. "The Rumble" Extra Credit 10/16 (Tuesday @ 2:30)
2. Second Presidential Debate 10/18 (Tonight @ 9:00)
3. Politics and Voting Test 10/18 (Thursday)
4. Political Ad Extra Credit due 8/29

Campaign Finance Reform - Part Five

Objective

• Evaluate the effects of the Citizens United Decision

Agenda

1. Return Work
2. Current Events
1. VP Debate Analysis
2. Factcheck.org
3. Discuss Debate
1. Who won the debate?
2. Memorable and significant moments?
3. By policy area (domestic, foreign, social)
4. Colbert Super PAC
1. See Link on Right
5. Discussion:
1. New Price of American Politics
1. Potter vs. Bopp
2. Solutions & Proposals?
6. Issue #11: Voting  (begin, if time)
1. What is democracy?
2. Electoral College
7. Coming Up...
1. "The Rumble" Extra Credit 10/16 (Tuesday @ 2:30)
2. Second Presidential Debate 10/18 (Tonight @ 9:00)
3. Politics and Voting Test 10/18 (Thursday)
4. Political Ad Extra Credit due 8/29

Campaign Finance Reform - Part Four

Objective

• Evaluate the effects of the Citizens United Decision

Agenda

1. Missing Work?
1. Political Platforms
2. New Price of American Politics Worksheet
3. Put them in the inbox (labeled "1" at front of room)
2. Current Events
1. Turkey Stops Syrian Plane
2. Romney Shifts To Center
3. Warm-Up #15: "Does the change in Romney's positions/tone represent cynical political maneuvering   If so, why do you think so?  If not, do you think he's really more of a moderate or a conservative, and what explains people's confusion?
4. Follow-Up From Yesterday (Romney's Plan)
1. "Vague Against the Machine"
2. "Romney's Wizardry"
3. Discuss Current Events
4. Colbert Super PAC
1. See Link on Right
5. Discussion:
1. New Price of American Politics
1. Potter vs. Bopp
2. Solutions & Proposals?
6. Coming Up...
1. Vice Presidential Debate 10/11 (Tonight @ 9:00)
2. "The Rumble" Extra Credit 10/16 (Tuesday @ 2:30)
3. Political Ad Extra Credit due 8/29

Campaign Finance Reform - Part Three

Objective

• Evaluate the effects of the Citizens United Decision

Agenda

1. Turn In Homework
1. New Price of American Politics Worksheet
2. Current Events
1. Religion in USA Study
2. Religion & Politics
3. "Infidel" Teen Girl Shot in Afghanistan
4. Early Voting in Ohio
5. Warm-Up #14: "Was the court correct in ordering Ohio to apply this provision to all voters, or is the state right in offering early voting only to those in the military?  Explain your decision."
3. Discuss Current Events & Article
4. Colbert Super PAC
1. See Link on Right
5. Coming Up...
1. Vice Presidential Debate 10/11 (Thursday @ 9:00)
2. "The Rumble" Extra Credit 10/16 (Tuesday @ 2:30)
3. Political Ad Extra Credit due 8/29

Campaign Finance Reform - Part Two

Objective

• Analyze strategies used in political advertisements

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. "Saudi" Weapons Found in Syrian Rebel Base
2. Post Debate Poll Data
3. Mitt Romney on Middle East
4. Warm-Up #13.  Romney argues, "We cannot support our friends and defeat our enemies in the Middle East when our words are not backed up by deeds."  Should the United States take a more aggressive role in the Middle East?  If so, what should we be doing differently?  If not, why is Romney mistaken?
2. "The Rumble" - Possible Screening - Dates?
1. Thursday - 10/11 - 2:30 to 4:00
2. Tuesday - 10/16 - 2:30 to 4:00
3. Thursday - 10/18 - to 9:00 to 11:00
3. History of Campaign Finance
4. Colbert Super PAC
1. See Link on Right
5. Homework
1. New Price of American Politics - Worksheet due 10/10 (Wed)
2. Political Ad Extra Credit due 8/29

Campaign Finance Reform

Objective

• Analyze strategies used in political advertisements

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Unemployment Rate Falls to 7.8%
2. World of Warcraft Political Attack
2. "The Rumble" - Possible Screening - Dates?
1. Thursday - 10/11 - 2:30 to 4:00
2. Tuesday - 10/16 - 2:30 to 4:00
3. History of Campaign Finance
4. Colbert Super PAC
1. See Link on Right
5. Homework
1. New Price of American Politics - Worksheet due 10/10 (Wed)
2. Political Ad Extra Credit due 8/29

Political Advertisements - Part 3

Objective

• Analyze strategies used in political advertisements

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Romney's Tax Plan - Nonpartisan Analysis
2. Return Ideologies Tests & Lifetouch Pictures
3. Reminder:  New Price of American Politics
1. The New Cost of American Politics 
2. Worksheet due on Wednesday
4. Political Ad - Extra Credit Project
5. Political Ads
1. Attack 
6. Constructing the Message
1. Frank Luntz Agrees to An Ad (7:00)
2. Frank Luntz (6:00)
3. Frank Luntz Focus Group (5:00)

Political Advertisements - Part 2

Objective

• Analyze strategies used in political advertisements

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. Fact Checking the Debate
1. Fact Check - Denver Dubious Debate Declarations (and an awesome alliteration)
2. Warm-Up #12 
1. Based on your viewing (if you saw it), media coverage, and fact checking, evaluate each candidate's debate performance.  Who performed better?  Who was more honest?
3. Debate #1 Discussion
1. General thoughts & memorable moments
2. Who "won" the debate?
2. Political Ads
1. Symbolism
2. Humor
3. Targeted
4. Dramatic
5. Attack

Political Advertisements

Objective

• Analyze strategies used in political advertisements

Agenda

1. Current Events
1. PA Voter ID Law Enforcement Halted
1. Warm-Up #11: Do you agree with the court's decision?  Why or why not?
2. Ten Memorable Debate Moments
2. Political Ads
1. Repetition
2. Fear
3. Hope
4. Authenticity
5. Damage Control
6. Symbolism