American Government
Hats of the President – Assignment Sheet
Task: Make a presentation of the duties of the President.
Requirements:
•
Introduction
o Introduce the topic of your presentation.
•
Three Main topics
o topic #1 Role: Chief Diplomat
o topic #2 Role: Commander in Chief
o topic #3 Role: Chief Legislator
•
Criteria for Each Topic
o Definition of each role clearly explained in your own words
o Explanation of two duties/responsibilities of the role
o A past example and a present example of the president exercising this role
(outside research required) you may add hyper links to demonstrate your
example
o Significance – detailed explanation of the importance of this role.
•
Concluding Slide
o Summarize the main point of your presentation.
•
Mechanics
o Format – presentation must be at least 5 minutes and follow the format
requirements.
o Structure and Flow – each presentation flows from one thought to the next
o Organization – all details are placed in a clear, logical order
o Transition Statements - the presentation uses a variety of transitions to
connect one idea to the next
o Spelling and Grammar – there are no errors in spelling or grammar to
distract the reader/ listener.
o Example of types of presentations ( but not limited to): power points,
movies, brochures, or videos.
Hats of the President – Topic Outline
I.
Introduction
a.
__________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
b. __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
c.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
II.
Role: Chief Diplomat
a. Definition:________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
b. Examples
i. Past: _______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
ii. Current:____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
c. Duties/Responsibilities
i. ___________________________________________________________
ii. ____________________________________________________________
d. Significance (what is the importance of this role?)
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
III.
Role: Commander-in-Chief
a. Definition:________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
b. Examples
i. Past: _______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
ii. Current:____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
c. Duties/Responsibilities
i. ___________________________________________________________
ii. ____________________________________________________________
d. Significance (what is the importance of this role?)
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
IV.
Role: Chief Legislator
a. Definition:________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
b. Examples:________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
i. Past: _______________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
ii. Current:____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
c. Duties/Responsibilities
i. ___________________________________________________________
ii. ____________________________________________________________
d. Significance (what is the importance of this role?)
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
V.
Conclusion
a.
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
b. ___________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
c.
___________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Hats of the President – Writing Preparation Assignment
DUE: At the END of the hour on Monday, November 22nd
Chief Diplomat
• Definition/explanation of the role
•
Duties/responsibilities
•
Past example
•
Current example
•
Significance??
Commander in Chief
• Definition/explanation of the role
•
Duties/responsibilities
•
Past example
•
Current example
•
Significance??
Chief Legislator
• Definition/explanation of the role
•
Duties/responsibilities
•
Past example
•
Current example
•
Significance??
Expert
4
Oral Communication
Competent
Adv. Beginner
3
2
Beginner
1
A. Complex
sentences are
produced with
creative and
accurate word
choices that
support the
content.
A. Complex
sentences are
produced that
support the content.
A. Sentences or
phrases are
produced that
support the content
most of the time.
A. Phrases or
simple sentences
are produced to
communicate intent.
B. Vocabulary is
appropriate for the
age and
experience of the
audience, but
extended for
knowledge
building.
B. Vocabulary is
appropriate for the
age and experience
of the audience.
B. Vocabulary is
somewhat
appropriate for the
age and experience
of the audience, but
not consistent.
B. Vocabulary is
simplistic (stuff,
things, you know).
C. Presenter
thoroughly
understands the
content and can
answer questions
about it.
C. Presenter
understands the
content and can
answer most
questions.
C. Presenter
understands the
content and can
answer some
questions.
C. Presenter has a
basic understanding
of the content, but
cannot answer
questions.
D. Presenter’s Eye
contact, volume
and enunciation
are sufficient so
that all of the
audience is
engaged, can hear
and understand.
D. Presenter’s Eye
contact, volume
and enunciation are
sufficient so that
most of the audience
is engaged, can hear
and understand.
D. Presenter’s Eye
contact volume
and enunciation
are inconsistent
which makes it
difficult for some of
the audience to be
engaged, hear and
understand.
D. Presenter’s Eye
contact volume
and enunciation
make it difficult for
the audience to be
engaged, hear and
understand.
Presentation Tools
Expert
4
Competent
3
Adv. Beginner
2
A. Selects and
utilizes the
appropriate digital
tools* to
communicate with
the intended
audience for
specified purposes.
A. Explains and
demonstrates safety
and etiquette in
using digital tools*
to communicate
with intended
audiences.
A. Identifies,
compares, and
demonstrates safe
and appropriate
behavior when
using digital tools*.
A. Identifies and
compares different
digital tools* for
appropriate
audiences.
B. Creates
products by
composing,
illustrating and
communicating
original ideas and/or
stories using digital
tools.
B. Creates
products by
Illustrating and
communicating
ideas and stories
using digital tools
with teacher
guidance.
B. Creates
products using
digital tools and
processes
appropriate to
assigned purpose
and intended
audience using
original ideas or
research
B. Creates
products by
composing,
illustrating and
communicating
original ideas or
research using
digital tools.
Beginner
1