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Using the announcements of presidential candidacies, pupils consider how contenders make their initial arguments to the public. A worksheet helps structure collaborative work to analyze 10 video clips. Writing prompts allow for extension and deeper discussion.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a jigsaw-style analysis activity using video clips of presidential candidacy announcement speeches
- Have learners write a comparison of these announcement speeches and the current election's announcements
Classroom Considerations
- All class members need access to a device that plays videos
Pros
- Clips are curated and ready to use in class
- Includes the worksheet and all writing prompts
- Videos can be adapted to a variety of uses
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- None