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Create Your Own Political Party Power Point 
In pairs, students will create their own political party. It will reflect their political beliefs on several issues. The presentation will culminate in a rhetorical speech meant to persuade the audience to believe in the new party. (Individual 5 minutes, pair 7-8 minutes, 3 people 10 minutes, 4 people ca. 12 minutes)
Rubric Code: R24665B
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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Name and Platform

10 Excellent
8 Good
6 Fair

Excellent

The political party has both a creative and relevant name. The platform is clear and specifically designed for a specific audience. Clearly show where your party lies on the political spectrum and which party historically you are similar to.
Good

The political party has a creative name. It isn't relevant but there it is thoughtful in nature.
The platform is clear if a bit ambiguous.
Fair

The political party has a name that is neither creative or relevant.

The platform is weak or non existent.
Synopses of Issues

30 Excellent
25 Good
20 Fair

Excellent

Your political party has clearly addressed all 10 issues in clear detail.
Your political party has also clearly identified solutions to each issue.
Issues are ranked in order of importance to the party.
Good

Your political party has addressed 8 or more issues in detail.
Your political party has offered solutions for most of the issues.
Issues are ranked.
Fair

Your political party has addressed some of the issues.
Your political party has offered few solutions to the issues.
Issues are somewhat ranked or not at all.
Slogan and Poster

10 Excellent
8 Good
6 Fair

Excellent

The poster features the slogan prominently. The party's 5 main issues are implemented within the design of the poster through the use of symbols, words, etc. (Minimum 8 1/2" x 11" to a maximum of 2' x 3')
Good

The poster covers the party's positions and its slogan does appear, albeit not in a manner that would make it easy to identify.
Fair

The poster presents a slogan and some imagery but is lacking in thoughtfulness or creativity.
Song or Button

10 Excellent
8 Good
6 Fair

Excellent

Button is concise but creative and representative of the party.

The song captures the party's beliefs creatively and effectively.
Good

Button represents the party's ideas but is basic in design.

The song somewhat captures the party's beliefs.
Fair

The button is so basic that it makes it unmemorable.

The song captures little of what the party is supposed to represent.
Rhetorical Speech

20 Excellent
17 Good
14 Fair

Excellent

An equal balance between ethos, pathos, and logos creates a speech that reflects an understanding of the audience by presenting the political party as one that can be trusted to execute its vision.
Good

The balance between ethos, pathos, and logos isn't perfect but an effort is shown. The speech shows some understanding of the intended audience.
Fair

The speech revolves on two or fewer of Aristotle's forms. It lacks a real understanding of the party's intended audience.
Left, Right or Center?

20 Excellent
17 Good
14 Fair

Excellent

Where on the political spectrum does your party exist? Which party would be the most similar to yours? Give as many pros and cons of your party then a party historically you are similar to. (5 pros and 5 cons for your party and a historic party). WHY IS YOUR PARTY BETTER?
Good

Where on the political spectrum does your party exist? Which party would be the most similar to yours? Give as many pros and cons of your party then a party historically you are similar to. ( 3 pros and 3 cons)
Fair

Where on the political spectrum does your party exist? Which party would be the most similar to yours? Give as many pros and cons of your party , then a party historically you are similar to. ( 1 pros and 1 cons)










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