Media Awareness Network
Search
HomeFor TeachersFor ParentsMedia IssuesNewsSpecial InitiativesContent CartRéseau éducation-médias

STUDENT HANDOUT



The Political Arena

Opening sequence

What does the broadcaster do to make the debate seem more exciting in the opening sequence?

___________________________________________________________________

Set

How does the set make the debate seem more exciting or dramatic?

___________________________________________________________________

How does the set enhance the sense of conflict between the candidates?

___________________________________________________________________

Format

How does the format of the debate help to keep answers short and dramatic?

___________________________________________________________________

How does the format of the debate increase the conflict between the candidates?

___________________________________________________________________


Topics and questions

Who chose the topics and/or questions? Who asks them? How do they serve to make the debate more dramatic or increase the conflict between the candidates?

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Post-debate analysis

Which candidate(s) do the commentators feel won the debate? Why? Do you agree? Why or why not?
___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

 

 



 

 
 
Visit the Site Directory for more on this topic.
 
To search for more lessons on this site use The Lesson Library.


You have
items
in your content cart
Review your selections

 
Watching the Elections - Political Arena - Student Handout  

top of page

© 2010 Media Awareness Network