TEKS: GOV8B analyze the structure and functions of the executive branch of government, including the constitutional powers of the
president, the growth of presidential power, and the role of the Cabinet and executive departments;
Objective: Working with a partner or alone, present one of the roles and responsibilities of the President and convince
the audience of its importance. As other groups present, take notes on the key points of each.
Notes
4
3
2
1
The student records
complete and accurate
information on their notes
sheet without any
omissions. The student’s
notes are detailed and
provide critiques of their
classmates’ presentations.
The student records
complete and accurate
information on their notes
sheet without any
omissions.
The student records
accurate information on
their notes sheet but is
missing information on 3
or fewer topics.
The student records
inaccurate information on
their notes sheet or is
missing information on 4
or more topics.
Presentation
4
The student follows the assigned
presentation structure. The student’s
speaking voice is articulate, clear,
and concise, while providing specific
illustrating examples of one of the
presidential duties. There are three
or fewer mistakes in spelling,
grammar, punctuation and/or facts.
The reasons given for the President’s
most important role are well thought
out, with a logical and justifiable
argument.
3
2
1
The student follows
the assigned
presentation
structure, making a
clear argument. All
parts of the Power
Point or other
presentation are clear
and specific. There
are three or fewer
mistakes in spelling,
grammar, punctuation
and/or facts.
The student follows the
assigned presentation
structure, but there are
parts of the presentation
that are unclear or lack
specificity. The
argument is not strong.
There are four or more
mistakes in spelling,
grammar, punctuation
and/or facts.
The student does
not follow the
assigned
presentation
structure or
provides inaccurate
or incomplete
information. The
student’s
presentation is
illegible or difficult
to understand.
Presentation Structure:
Options for your Presentation include: Prezi, Google Slide, Haiku Deck, Poster, or Song/Rap, no Power Point.
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1.5-2 minutes
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Use notes, but don’t read them to us.
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Convince the class that the department or Presidential role that you have chosen is the most important.
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Provide a specific example of a recent President acting in this role (Bush, Clinton or Obama)
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Argue why this Presidential role is more significant than at least two others.
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E-mail link to presentation if using Prezi, Google Slide or Haiku Deck to Ms. Fallin at: Jaclyn.fallin@austinisd.org
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If you do a poster, turn it in, and if you write a song or rap, turn in the lyrics.
Government: 3rd six weeks
Summative #2: Presidential Presentation
1. Decide if you would prefer to work alone or with a partner.
2. Check the letters on the bottom left corner of your yellow graphic organizer
on Roles of the President to see which role you will be presenting (if working
with a partner, you may choose between the roles each of you is delegated).
3. Match the code on the corner of your yellow sheet to see which role you have:
 CC = Commander-in-Chief
 CD = Chief Diplomat
 CA = Chief Administrator
 CL = Chief Legislator
 CP = Chief of Party
 CZ = Chief Citizen
 CS = Chief of State
 CE = Chief Executive
4. Research your role online, looking for specific examples of the President
acting in this role and the impact that it had on the American people.
5. Put together a presentation that argues why this role is the most important part
of the President’s job, providing evidence and examples using the text and
trustworthy internet sources.
6. Explain why this role is more important than at least two other specific roles.
7. Prepare to present on THURSDAY (B day) and FRIDAY (A day).