The following parties in 7A completed their presentations and received feedback.  I am pleased to announce that the Education Party formed a minority government and the Action Party formed the official opposition.  All parties received status in the House of Commons.  The representatives will be sworn in at a later date and receive briefings.  The students in 7A did an excellent job and raised key issues. 

Here are the parties that ran for the election:

The Action Party

The Royal Party

The Purple Party

Pacific Atlantic Party of Canada or the P.A.P.C.

The Education Party

T.U.P. (The Unicorn Party)

The J.J.A.B Party

The Mediocre Party

Some of the 7A students presented their projects on their political parties today.  We will continue to present the rest tomorrow.

                Persuasive Technique         Example                                 Details/Elaboration

1.                   symbols                          *an apple with a bite           *Pictures are easily remembered.

2.                   fear                                 *having a wrinkly shirt        *People do not want to be ridiculed

  and looking poor at a                 or criticized.

 presentation

3.                   humour                         *puppy monkey baby             *Comical things create a sense of ease.

4.                   telling lies                      *world renowned artist          *People wish to trust statements.

5.                   testimonies                   *Kim Kardashian supports..   *People put their faith in famous people.

6.                   repetition                      * 967-11-11                                *It is a very simple learning technique.

7.                   name calling                  *Don’t be a Tommy Texter!     *By lumping people in a group or

            giving them a bad title, people feel

            like they are being singled out.

8.                   flattery                           *Because you’re worth it!        *False praise is given to people to

           feed their ego.

9.                   bribery                           *Get 10% off your next purchase!     *People are rewarded for consuming.

10.                bandwagon                   *teenagers enjoying Juicy Fruit gum   *Everybody seems to be doing it.

11.                adorable things            * puppies                                                  *Helpless creatures need support.

12.                beautiful people          *supermodels                                            *People are drawn towards symmetry.

13.                plain folks                      * the A & W spokesperson                    *People relate to everyday people.

14.                 junk science                 *4 out of 5 doctors recommend              *We trust experts, numeration,

          and data management.

15.                hyperboles                    *It is the greatest show on Earth!             *People often use sweeping

         statements.

Forming Your own Party Assignment 

Step 1 : Recruit members, a leader, leaders or representatives for your group.

 Step 2: Discuss a name for your party. 

Step 3 : Discuss colours and symbols for your party.

 Step 4 : Develop a platform on five to ten key issues such as your beliefs in military, taxes, jobs, climate change and foreign affairs.

 Step 5: Your poster, pamphlet, video clip, website or radio ad must captivate and encapsulate your party. 

Step 6 : Be prepared to answer questions on how you will run the country from the classroom press.

Step 7 : The class will have a vote. 

1. Taxes

 2. Affordability

 3. Job creations and diversity

 4. Spending/Deficits/Debt 

5. Healthy Living

 6. Basic Drug Plans 

7. Energy Sources

 8. Climate Changes 

9. Immigration and Refugees 

10. Canada and its relationship with First Nations

 11. Defence: navy, army, and air force.

 12. Public Safety and National Security

 13. Helping other Countries Internationally

 14. Developing and Repairing Infrastructure such as roads, bridges, treatment facilities, and rail.

 15. Benefits for retired people and seniors 

16. Affordable Housing 

17. Educational Programmes 

18. Childcare

 19. Agriculture

 20. Foreign Affairs 

21. International Trade with other Countries 

22. Crime, Punishment, and Justice 

23. Programmes for Young People

 24. Veterans 

25. Arts and Cultural Programmes 

*You need to explain how your party views these issues, raises money to pay for programmes, implement or carry out programmes, solve any challenges, and gain the support of the population.*