Mirror, Mirror on the Wall,
Who's the Absolutist of them All?
250 point assignment
Due Wednesday, September 18
Everyone loves the person in charge– right? Well, let us just pretend you enjoy having absolutely NO power and living in constant fear of losing your life!
Your Task:
As a junior executive at Underwood Public Relations Firm, LLC you have been tasked with the social media of their newest client ______________________________ as they run for “re-election” of their current office.
Using the information about your absolute monarch from the webpage and outside sources, create a social media profile to feature your leader as the “Most Absolute.”
*Note:
Items to include on your Social Media “site” (210 points):
Presentation (20 points):
Know your leader and be confident when presenting your social media site to the boss. This presentation time should be between 7-10 minutes.
Reflection (20 points):
Compose a written explanation of why your leader should receive the title “Most Absolute Monarch”
*This is NOT a biography reflection, but rather an argumentative essay as to how your leader deserves the title of “Most Absolute.” No points will be awarded if a biography of your leader is submitted.
Suggested items to include within the explanation:
How the monarch controlled the:
a. Nobility
b. Peasantry
c. Military
d. Religion
e. Taxes & Government spending
Everyone loves the person in charge– right? Well, let us just pretend you enjoy having absolutely NO power and living in constant fear of losing your life!
Your Task:
As a junior executive at Underwood Public Relations Firm, LLC you have been tasked with the social media of their newest client ______________________________ as they run for “re-election” of their current office.
Using the information about your absolute monarch from the webpage and outside sources, create a social media profile to feature your leader as the “Most Absolute.”
*Note:
- Most social media is blocked at school so for this assignment a digital template will replace the actual outlet. Templates available via Google Classroom.
- As more than one student will have a leader, only one form of social media per leader will be accepted per class. *First come basis.
Items to include on your Social Media “site” (210 points):
- General bio (on the opening page)
- Pictures of the leader and their homeland
- Campaign slogan for the leader that reflect his/her goals, political viewpoints, political agenda, and accomplishments. *This should be creative & catchy! This should be presented in campaign poster/bumper sticker/button/t-shirt/hat form. - Think “merch”
- Hashtag unique to your leader used throughout his/her social media. (cannot be just the name)
- Followers/Friends (at least 3) *must be historically accurate. *must have real explanation of relationship
- Quote to live by. This can be something the leader actually said or something that represents them.
- At least one unique feature of your social media outlet must be used and must contain historically pertinent information. *BE CREATIVE in conveying a part of your monarch’s life and interactions with others!!!
- Instagram DM with a full LEGIT conversation with another
- Snapchat streak with proof of FOUR days contact through image/conversation and awards
- Facebook messenger with a full LEGIT conversation with another historical figure
- Twitter WAR with another historical figure.
- Instagram DM with a full LEGIT conversation with another
Presentation (20 points):
Know your leader and be confident when presenting your social media site to the boss. This presentation time should be between 7-10 minutes.
Reflection (20 points):
Compose a written explanation of why your leader should receive the title “Most Absolute Monarch”
*This is NOT a biography reflection, but rather an argumentative essay as to how your leader deserves the title of “Most Absolute.” No points will be awarded if a biography of your leader is submitted.
Suggested items to include within the explanation:
How the monarch controlled the:
a. Nobility
b. Peasantry
c. Military
d. Religion
e. Taxes & Government spending
Points breakdown:
This assignment is worth 250 points total.
General bio – 20
Images -20
Knowledge of ruler - 30
Flow of social media - 20
Campaign Item/Slogan -20
Quote -15
Hashtag - 20
Followers -20
Social Media Feature -25
Overall appearance -20
Presentation – 20
Written reflection - 20
This assignment is worth 250 points total.
General bio – 20
Images -20
Knowledge of ruler - 30
Flow of social media - 20
Campaign Item/Slogan -20
Quote -15
Hashtag - 20
Followers -20
Social Media Feature -25
Overall appearance -20
Presentation – 20
Written reflection - 20
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Order of presentations:
Sept 18: Henry IV, Louis XIII, Louis XIV, the Man in the Iron Mask Sept 19: Charles IX Sept 20: Fred William, Maria T. Sept 24: Ivan, Peter Sept 25: Liz I, Mary Q of S, James I, Charles I Sept 26: Cromwell, Charles II, James II, Will & Mary |
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