2010-11 in answer to What would you change in the world?
2nd hour
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Kids should be able to choose what they learn
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We should have a wider range of electives
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We should outlaw smoking
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Put an end to hatred (racism, sexism, violence)
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People 17 and under should go to the theater for free
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School lunches should have more vegetarian meals
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Parents should not argue/fight in front of their kids
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We should have more hybrid cars
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Every capable adult should have a job/occupation
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Once you turn 12, you should be able to drive
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We should end world hunger
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Gays/lesbians should be able to marry
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No hunting for fun
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Every kid should have a cell phone and laptop
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We should be able to get up out of class and go home (school should not be mandatory)
3rd hour
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Reduce the price of gas
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We should have less school
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Less dependency on fossil fuels
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More hockey rinks around the state
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Make it more difficult to buy alcohol
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We should begin school later in the day
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Increase police protection in certain areas
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More skate parks in East Lansing
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Reduce pollution levels
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We should have more room on busses
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No drugs
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Healthier lunches
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We should change MSU’s colors
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We should have more fieldtrips
4th hour
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We should have uniforms for our dress code
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We should be able to choose a book for class discussion
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Medical marijuana should not be legal
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We should be able to start to drive at a younger age
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We should be able to vote at a younger age (16)
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We should do away with money
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We should move the age for smoking to 21
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We should make different oil for cars
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We should have advanced options for all classes
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We should help people with disabilities
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We limit freedom of speech more (offensive)
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We should have more electives
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We should start school later in the day
5th hour
· We should get rid of extremists
· No school
· We should stop hatred (less cruel…)
· We eliminate our country’s debt; fix the US economy
· School should be free for everyone, any age
· End world hunger
· Stop paying for adoptions
· One world language
· Stop spread of disease; help people in other countries
· Conserve more paper
· Lower the driving age
· Lower the age for seeing R rated movies
· More bmx tracks, more youth motorcross tracks
· Make an x box 2960
· Lower the age to be able to get jobs
· Create more land on the Earth so people have places to live
· Stop smoking
6th hour
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We should use iPads instead of books
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SNACK TIME!!!! & Nap time
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We should have 49 states
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Stop littering
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Should be able to use phones in school
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The US should produce more energy than it produces
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We need a gaming class, game-making class (more electives?)
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Less homework
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The government should be able to coin money without the effects of inflation
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Bullying should end
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Stop war
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Longer, fewer school days
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Recycle everything
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Larger job market
2009 - 10 Persuasive Essay & PSA Issues
2nd Hour
· Stop animal abuse or testing
· Stop drinking and driving
· Stop texting and talking on the phone while driving
· Collecting more money for HIV – AIDS cure
· Collecting more money for cancer
· Stop littering
· No smoking
· No drugs
· Stop global warming (or save the rainforest)
· Stop poverty
· Read more comics
4th Hour
· Stop animal abuse
· Longer summer
· Save the rainforest
· Against child abuse
· Cell phones should be allowed in school
5th Hour
- No drugs
- Stopping world hunger/poverty
- Stopping smoking
- Allowing electronics in class
- Helping endangered animals
- Reducing pollution
- Stop animal abuse
- Reducing drinking and driving
- Increase recycling
6th Hour
· Stop drunk driving
· Stop doing illegal drugs
· Stop global warming
· Stop animal cruelty
· Stop world hunger
· More available soup kitchens
· Vending machines back in the building
· Laptops instead of paper
· Cell phones allowed in class
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2008-09 Persuasive Essay & PSA Issues and effective PSA lists
2nd Hour
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Against Smoking
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Preventing Forest Fires
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Preventing Underage Pregnancy
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Wearing a Helmet on Motorcycles
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Against Prescription Drug Abuse
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Against Drinking and Driving
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Stop Animal Abuse (for Animal Rights)
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Stopping Water Pollution
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Using Alternative Energy
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Supporting Food Banks
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Preventing Child Abuse
Effective PSAs have...
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the pictures show why (or support the PSA's point)
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the pictures don't distract from the message
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sound supports the message & good speaker
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phrases that help you understand the picture and message
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exciting or engaging
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relates to people's self interest
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music goes with the idea or message
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correct spelling
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facts or statistics to back up our message
3rd Hour
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Preventing Drunk Driving
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Preventing Child Obesity
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Against Drug Abuse
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Autism Awareness
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Go to School and Stay in School (Drop Out Prevention)
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Recycle More / Global Warming Awareness
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Preventing Animal Abuse (Animal Rights)
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Encourage People to Donate to Charities
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More Financial Aid for College
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Prevent Child Abuse
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Preventing HIV/Aids
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Anti-Smoking
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Prevent Forest Fires
An Effective PSA should have...
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Music that fits the mood of the message
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The message relates to people's personal interest
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Catches the viewer's attention (especially beginning) and appeals to their emotions
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Message the viewer can use or take to another level
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Builds suspense
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Uses images to support the message; image that is memorable and important/significant
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Colorful words...powerful writing...well-written...
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Good purpose
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Correct spelling
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May use persuasive appeals (bandwagon...)
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Reasons why they should support the message...facts/statistics
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Keep transitions at a resonable rate, not too flashy or quick
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4th Hour
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How to avoid global warming
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Save the Rain Forest
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Help animals by getting involved at the Humane Society
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Preventing Child Abuse
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Allowing Cell Phones in School (and/or Ipods during lunch)
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How to raise money for Cancer Research
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Forest Fire Prevention
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Ban Smoking
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Stop illegal drug use
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Donate food and clothes to shelters
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Helping sick or handicapped people
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Help bring down the crime rate
Effective PSAs should have...
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Relevant, good pictures (show what the topic/message is about)
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Short and to the point
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Music that fits the mood of the message
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Interesting to people
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topic is well-known
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you should be able to use the info to do something
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correct spelling and grammar
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appropriate language, pictures, and message
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facts, statistics....info about the topic
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your opinion
5th hour
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Gun Safety
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Stopping Second Hand Smoking
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Preventing Drunk Driving
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Preventing Racism (to all people)
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Against Piracy of any media
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Preventing Forest Fires
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Stop Littering
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Preventing Child Abuse
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Preventing Global Warming
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Preventing High School Drop Out (including because of fights)
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Helping the poor
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Stopping the War
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Cracking down on Cyber Predators
Effective PSAs should have
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show the effect of what will happen if you do and don't...(examples of it happening...)
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details why we should believe the PSA (facts, reasons, statistics...)
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music that fits the idea or message
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pictures that explain what you need to do
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make the viewer think about the topic after they've seen the PSA
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correct spelling
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well researched
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appropriate language in the music and words
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compare the topic to other things the viewers know about
6th hour
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Donating to St. Jude's hospital
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Stopping abortion
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Stop Drunk Driving
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Allow High School / College Athletes to leave early to go to the next level
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Stopping Domestic Violence
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Prevent Child Abuse
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Donate to help stop Malaria
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Work with the elderly to help them out
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End Animal Cruelty
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Help Prevent Suicide Attempts
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Give to the Giving Tree
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Stop Deforestation
Effective PSA's should have...
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reasons/facts/statistics/quotes why we should do or believe...
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colors that appeal to the eye; make it interesting
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music that fits the idea or message
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pictures that fit the topic
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correct spelling
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narrator should have a good, clear voice
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pace should give enough time to read the words
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move smoothly, organized
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