Washington Controversy Project

 

Magazine Ad for Voters (scored for persuasiveness & visual appeal) 30 points     Due:

·        2/3 visual (graphics)

·        catchy phrase

·        2-3 reasons

 

Argument Script (word-processed) 20 points     Due:

·        1-2 pages

·        some strong emotion

·        at least one joke or humorous line

·        reasons for both sides

·        data/facts for both sides

 

Perform Script (with another person) 20 points     Due:

 

Description & Point of View (word-process;1 ¶ for each; bibliography) 30 points     Due:

·        Describe the controversy

·        Main arguments for one side and data/facts supporting it

·        Main arguments for other side and data/facts supporting

·        Your opinion and explanation

 

Topics

Snake River Dams or Salmon?

High Density Housing or Suburban Sprawl?

Require Green Buildings?

Sales Tax Breaks for Boeing?

Internet Sales Tax?

Allow More Non-Native Gambling Businesses?

Mass Transit or Roads?

Relicense Cushman Dam?

Public Funding of Sports Stadiums?

Gig Harbor: Ambience or Jobs?

Gas Tax?

Toll Roads?

Shoreline Development Restrictions?

New Governor Election?

Supermajority for School Elections?

Highest Minimum Wage in U.S.?

Require WalMart to Provide Benefits?

Increase State University Funding?

Allow Religious “Vanity” License Plates?

Continue State Liquor Stores?

Outlaw Smoking in Public Buildings?

State Parks Parking Fee?

Continue Subsidizing Ferries?

Switch to Vote-by-Mail?

Fund Which Social Services?

Add More Nuclear Energy Production?

Use California Emission Standards?

Propose a topic of your choice