Presidential Candidate Campaign Issues Project
Directions:
Your task is to work with a partner and create a Microsoft PowerPoint Slideshow
about one of the presidential candidates political beliefs. Once you complete
the PowerPoint you and your partner must present the PowerPoint to the class.
REQUIREMENTS
§ Each Slideshow must have AT LEAST 8 slides and MUST include an
INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION.
INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION.
§ Each slide must
include AT LEAST 2-3 bullet points and have an image that helps to explain
the slide. Each slide must also include a heading. ( a title or question)
§ The Slideshow must
include a Works Cited Slide at the end of the Slideshow. (MLA Format).
§ You must use at least 3 different sources when you
research for information.
§ Each slide MUST be proofread and checked for spelling
and grammar errors.
§ Each group can have a MAXIMUM of 3 people. Every group member will be assigned a role and
will be graded based on their participation and effort.
Essay Outline
I.
Introduction (Discuss your candidate’s political
background) How did they become the presidential nominee for their party?
II.
Provide background about one political issue. Why is
this issue controversial? What is your candidate’s stance on this issue?
III.
Provide background about a SECOND political issue. Why
is this issue controversial? What is your candidate’s stance on this issue?
Conclusion – What did you learn about
your candidate’s political philosophy? Do you agree with your candidate’s
stances? Why? Why Not?
SAMPLE SLIDE
SAMPLE SLIDE
Sample PowerPoint Outline
1) Introduction – Discuss your candidate. What is their
political stance? What do they hope to accomplish as president?
2) Define your political issue. What is the controversy behind
this issue? What do Liberals and
Conservatives believe about this issue?
3) What is your candidate’s point of view on this issue?
Why do they support or oppose this issue?
4) Has your candidate always held this position on this
issue? What were their early positions on this issue?
5) If your candidate wins, what will they do about this issue? What do they hope to accomplish?
5) If your candidate wins, what will they do about this issue? What do they hope to accomplish?
6) Conclusion – What did you learn about this issue? The
candidate’s position? What is your position on this issue? Has your position
changed? How?
7) Works Cited – List your sources.
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