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From Classroom Teachers | General ideas for using clips
Campaign specific
 What are the goals of
an acceptance speech? Did George W. Bush accomplish those goals?
What else did he accomplish? What is the goal of a
concession speech? Did John Kerry accomplish those goals? What else did
he accomplish? To what degree should or can the candidates now
"unify" the country? Do you take these leaders at face value in their call for unity? Is there evidence to suggest each remains locked in self-interest and is just going through niceties of the process?Media literacy
It is a significant decision for a network to call an election for a candidate. Is calling an election crossing the line from reporting news to creating news? Some Bush supporters complained that
the media did not call Ohio, thus delaying George W. Bush's victory
speech. Why would the press be a little slower to call states than in the last election? Consider the 24 hours preceding John Kerry's concession. What are exit polls and how are they conducted? How is bias minimized?
What role does the media play in "calling" an election? What role
should it play?More ideas What predictions do you have for George
W. Bush's second term? What national role will John Kerry play
from his position as a Senator?
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