Candidate Evaluation

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to… analyze and evaluate the qualifications of candidates for public office based on their experience, platforms, debates, and political advertisements

Today’s Reading Today is about listening and following directions Today’s Reading Today is about listening and following directions. No one needs to stand or be loud or be clear except Mr. Deutsch. Follow along and follow directions. The place where we are will be shown on the screen. Reading Listening

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This next activity is a solo assignment This next activity is a solo assignment. Because it is about YOUR opinion, your answers cannot be wrong unless you talk to someone else.

Listen as I tell you about these candidates.

Which candidate is more likely to appeal to parents with school-age kids? Stevens Garner Give at least two reasons why you selected this candidate. 2

Who would be more likely to support oil exploration (drilling for oil) Who would be more likely to support oil exploration (drilling for oil)? Stevens Garner 3

Who would be more likely to support increases in teacher pay Who would be more likely to support increases in teacher pay? Stevens Garner 5

Who would be more likely to support increased military spending Who would be more likely to support increased military spending? Stevens Garner 7

Who would be more likely to support immigration reform? Stevens Garner 11

Who would be more likely to support cutting taxes (lowering taxes) Who would be more likely to support cutting taxes (lowering taxes)? Stevens Garner 13

Who would be more likely to support peace talks with enemy nations Who would be more likely to support peace talks with enemy nations? Stevens Garner 17

For each candidate, I read a television ad, told you about personal appearances they made, informed you about their voting record, and listed her/his endorsements. Which was the most helpful in convincing you who to vote for? Why? Advertisements Appearances Voting Record Endorsements 19

For each candidate, I read a television ad, told you about personal appearances they made, informed you about their voting record, and listed her/his endorsements. Which was the least helpful in convincing you who to vote for? Why? Advertisements Appearances Voting Record Endorsements 23

Candidate Stevens Candidate Garner Let’s Vote!

Writing Today’s Writing Please get out your “EP/1BP/CE” paper. On the 1st empty line, write “Candidate Evaluation”. On the next line, draw a star. After the star, write the most important thing/idea/concept you learned from today’s lesson. Try not to look at your reading; get the ideas from your brain. Stand up when you are finished. Writing

Today’s Note Sharing When I call on you, read your star idea and then sit down. Everyone else in the class will write that idea. If a student has the same idea already written down, she or he can sit as well without needing to reshare. Note Sharing