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Beware political rhetoric! Connotation is everything! Groups select a presidential candidate and investigate how the candidate's position has changed on a specific issue. After analyzing the situation, the group determines whether they believe the change to be a flip-flop or an evolution in thought change.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have reporters create a before and after poster that details the change in position, possible influencers, and type of change
Classroom Considerations
- Groups should monitor the media for how they change is reported
Pros
- Groups are asked to consider outside forces that might have influenced the position change
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- None