Task+Schedule

Become Familiar With Wiki, Assignment, and Resources (15-20 Minutes) Assign Tasks (see details below) Begin Drafting Platform Begin Campaign Plan
 * __ Day 1 __**
 * Group **
 * Group **
 * Campaign Coordinators: **

Continue Platform Name Office Candidates (Give to Mrs. Nelson) Begin Draft of Campaign Speech Create Visuals (see “Campaign”) Start Creating Website
 * __ Day 2 __**
 * Group **
 * Speech Writer/Speech Giver **
 * Campaign Coordinators **

Finalize Platform Write Campaign Speech Create Visuals Continue Website
 * __ Day 3 __**
 * Group **
 * Speech Writer/Speech Giver **
 * Campaign Coordinators **

Finish/Record Campaign Speech Draft Winning/Concession Speeches Finalize Visuals Tidy Up Website
 * __ Day 4 __**
 * Speech Writer/Speech Giver **
 * Campaign Coordinators **

Upload Speeches Finalize Website
 * __ Day 5 __**
 * Speech Writer/Speech Giver **
 * Campaign Coordinators **

Learn about other class’ parties Vote
 * __ Day 6 __**
 * All **

Grade Projects Reflection
 * __ Day 7 __**
 * All **

**__PLATFORM __**  Your party must create a cohesive party platform – or stand – on several issues. 3 are already chosen for you: Health Care, Economy, Education Your party must choose 3 more issues to take a position on.

For each issue, DESCRIBE your party’s position. If your party is elected to office, HOW will your party address each issue? What is your party’s PLAN OF ACTION? How will your party CHANGE, FIX, or CONTINUE our current administration’s policy?

// Written Platform Due: Day 4 //
 * To Turn In ** – 1-2 Page Document Describing Party Platform
 * ** HOW YOU WILL BE GRADED ** || Beyond Expectations || Satisfactory || Unsatisfactory ||
 * Stated Position Clearly ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Detailed Plan of Action ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Plan Demonstrates Knowledge of Current Political Reality and Climate ||  ||   ||   ||

**__ CANDIDATES __** Now that you have a Party Platform, you need to name Candidates who will run on behalf of your party. You need to find people to fill the following positions:


 * President
 * Vice President
 * US Senator
 * US House of Representatives Member
 * State Senator (from West Rapid City)
 * State House Member (from West Rapid City)

After you have identified your candidates, you need to notify the **Election Supervisor** (Mrs. Nelson). If you fail to inform the Supervisor by the deadline, your candidates will not be on the ballot!

// Deadline: Day 2 //
 * ** HOW YOU WILL BE GRADED ** || Yes || No ||
 * 6 Candidates Listed ||  ||   ||
 * Met Deadline ||  ||   ||

**__CAMPAIGN SPEECH __** Your party needs to deliver a speech to the electorate. Write a 4-7 minute speech outlining your party’s platform. Your goal is to get people to vote for your party!

1. You may publish your speech online. Be careful about punctuation, spelling, etc. 2. You may videotape your speech and embed it into the website 3. You may choose another creative format to present your speech. Pre-approve with Mrs. Nelson first.
 * Delivery Options **

// Publication Date: Day 4 Delivery (Online): Day 6 // **Note: Graded by Voters** **(Other Class)**


 * Interesting || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">5 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">4 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">3 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">2 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">1 ||
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">Convincing || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">5 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">4 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">3 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">2 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">1 ||
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">I understood the Party/Candidate Platform || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">5 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">4 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">3 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">2 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">1 ||
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">I can envision what the US would look like if this Party/Candidate wins || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">5 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">4 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">3 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">2 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">1 ||
 * <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">I am excited to vote for/against this party || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">5 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">4 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">3 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">2 || <span style="color: #000080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">1 ||

**__ VICTORY SPEECH __** Your party needs to have a victory speech prepared for when you win the election. This speech should be no more than 2-3 minutes in length. You will want to thank the voters, all campaign workers, and talk about a bright future. // Publication Date: Day 6 Delivery (Online): Day 7 //

**__ CONCESSION SPEECH __** Although you have a 99.9% chance of winning this election, you need to have a concession speech prepared JUST IN CASE. This speech should be gracious and to the point. 1-2 minutes in length. // Publication Date: Day 6 Delivery (Online): Day 7 //


 * Delivery Options **
 * 1) You may publish your speech online. Be careful about punctuation, spelling, etc.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">You may videotape your speech and embed it into the website
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">You may choose another creative format to present your speech. Pre-approve with Mrs. Nelson first.
 * Note: Graded by Voters (Other Classes) **
 * Fit the situation || 5 || 4 || 3 || 2 || 1 ||
 * To the point || 5 || 4 || 3 || 2 || 1 ||
 * Did not leave me with a negative impression of party || 5 || 4 || 3 || 2 || 1 ||

**__<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">PARTY CAMPAIGN __** Your party needs to organize a campaign to get members of your party elected. You need to come up with a comprehensive plan on how you will get the word out about your party and its platform. All of your party information and platform will be posted online. Items you must include on your party website are:

**__<span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">CANDIDATE CAMPAIGN __** Your party needs to focus on one or two candidates running for your party. You need to convince voters that this person (these people) is (are) the best for the job. You must create and publish the following on your website:
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Party Color
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Party Mascot
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Slogans
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Key Issues
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Candidates

// Plan Due: Day 2  // // Final Publication: Day 5 //
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Pamphlets
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">2 Posters


 * Note: Graded by Voters (Other Classes) **


 * <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">I had seen the Party’s name before Election Day || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">5 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">4 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">3 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">2 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">1 ||
 * <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">I knew at least 1 position the Party had before Election Day || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">5 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">4 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">3 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">2 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">1 ||
 * <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">I recognized the Candidate’s name when I saw it on the ballot || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">5 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">4 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">3 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">2 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">1 ||
 * <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">I knew at least 1 position the Candidate had before Election Day || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">5 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">4 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">3 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">2 || <span style="color: #800080; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 11.5pt; text-align: center;">1 ||

**__ Website Design __** Your wiki/website needs to be easy for a new user to navigate. I would recommend choosing a “webmaster” to make sure the format of the website works for new users. This person will also help the group with other aspects, but may need to take a step back to prepare links, embed videos, etc. The webmaster should ask Mrs. Nelson for helps and tips. The following need to be included on the wiki/website:

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Make sure your group sticks with the deadlines on the task list, or the website will not be ready on election day!
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">A “Home” Page
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Links to:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Posters
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Pamphlets
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Speeches
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Key Issues/Platform
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Candidate Information
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 110%;">Return Links to “Home”

// Website Tidy-Up: Day 5 // // Website Finalization: Day 6 //


 * Note: Graded by Voters (Other Classes) AND Mrs. Nelson **


 * Home Page || 5 || 4 || 3 || 2 || 1 ||
 * Links to 5 other pages || 5 || 4 || 3 || 2 || 1 ||
 * User Friendly || 5 || 4 || 3 || 2 || 1 ||
 * Visually Appealing || 5 || 4 || 3 || 2 || 1 ||