How many of you watched the debate last night? How well do you think each man met the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards?
- ELACC8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
- ELACC8W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
- ELACC8L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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Although I watched the whole debate only for 45 minutes, I still noticed a difference in the way Governor Romney and President Obama tried to bring their message across. Governor Romney uses less formal language. His expressions are easier to understand and I sometimes feel as if he is speaking to me personally. President Obama’s language is alot more formal and harder to understand. One way he states his positions is by repeating several times is that he is commander in chief. He points out that he is in charge and that he as to make difficult decisions as president. By doing this, he creates a barrier between him and Romney. He also uses facts that can be proven to get the audience to vote for him.