Voting and Successful Campaigns

Last Night's Debate Location

Goal: Take weekly quiz, cover last night's Democratic debate, and host a socratic seminar on what
makes a good campaign

Agenda: 
Journal
Weekly Quiz
Debate Coverage
Socratic Seminar

1. Journal 
Will you be setting any resolutions for the new year? Why or why not?

2. Finish Voting Presentations
Yesterday we heard from Joshua, Erick, Nathyn, and Demetrius about why we should vote, how to vote, and what we vote on. Today we're going to hear from everyone else!

3. Weekly Quiz 

• Click here to take the Week 7 quiz. 
• This week's quiz format is more casual than the usual quiz (but will still be awarded credit like a normal quiz).

4. Debate Coverage 

• Last night, the Democrats had their December debate right in Los Angeles, California.
• There were only 7 of them on stage and it lasted three hours, so they discussed a lot. 
• We will watch some highlights from the night.

5. Catchy Campaign Slogans 
Here are some famous campaigns throughout history that people remember. What makes them memorable?

• 2016: Make America Great Again 
• 2016: I'm With Her 
• 2008: Yes We Can 
• 2004: Leave No Child Behind 
• 1992: Putting People First 
• 1976: A Leader, for a Change
• 1928: A Chicken in Every Pot and a Car in Every Garage
• 1864: Don't Swap Horses in the Middle of the Stream
• 1840: Tippecanoe and Tyler Too

6. Socratic Discussion
Socratic Discussion Questions:

• What makes a campaign effective? 
• What is your favorite campaign slogan and why? 
• Why do you think candidates choose catchy slogans?

Reminders: 
If you need something to keep you busy over break, please check out a book from the classroom library and let me know what you think. Sometimes the holidays can be stressful and I understand how you're feeling! Having a book on hand gives you something constructive to do.

See you next YEAR!