Campaign Day 1 Tasks

Today’s Tasks

1.      Finish the contract. The link is in a previous post.

2.      Discuss why you believe that candidate is running for president—what does s/he offer that no other candidate offers? What would compel them to run for president? If there is one thing that s/he would change about the nation, what would it be? Remember, your whole campaign will be based off of this discussion. This should be a discussion among the whole group. If I ask any person in the group any of these questions later, s/he should be able to answer it. Take notes on this conversation and put it in the folder by the end of class.

3.      After the candidate has been selected, craft a slogan that will define your campaign. The slogan should be connected to your overall message, be clear, and be catchy. Look at the following link to help you generate ideas: http://www.localvictory.com/communications/political-slogans.html Use the i-Pads to research slogans that were used in past campaigns to help you create your own—due today.

4.      Create rough drafts for three different posters. The first poster should be a generic poster. The second should be of the slogan. The third should be about one of the issues that your candidate will be addressing throughout this campaign. Each poster should include the candidate’s name, his/her political party (except for Rubens), and the election year (2016). Research campaign signs and posters that have been used by other politicians to help generate ideas. You will not be allowed to create your final campaign posters/signs until a rough draft has been approved—due by the end of the day tomorrow.

5.      Create a press release (short newspaper article) announcing your candidate’s decision to run for president. This press release should include who your candidate is, what s/he believes in (do not include every single belief), and why s/he would be the best person to be elected president-due tomorrow.