GOP NH Debate 10/11/2011
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Semester Projects
Due week of 1/16/2012…
1) Individual Speech:
Choose a societal ‘issue’ (e.g. legalizing drug use; raising taxes; state money for church ministries, etc.)
Study the different positions currently presented in mass media.
Choose a side or synthesize a position from mulitiple viewpoints
Prepare and present a persuasive speech.
Notes: You must be able to accurately represent the contrary positions/arguments and explain why your position deserves more merit. Speech should be delivered in no less than 3 minutes and no more than 8. The remainder of 15 minutes will be devoted to Q/A from the audience at the conclusion of your speech.
2) Group Project
Select a commercial for a product, event or public service announcement as seen on TV, Cable, or the Internet.
Rewrite the copy to improve it
Perform the revised commercial
Identify additional media where message might be effective. (e.g. Color magazine, Facebook ad, advertorial, product review/recommendation, Billboard, etc.)
Write/Design variations for at least 2 additional media formats.
Present additional media and explain it.
Week of 9/26/11
Chapter 6
Analyze Debate Speech – Turn in on Thu. 9/29