Decisions
Shark Tank pitch
Deliberative - Decision is to invest money into a product; The audience (The Sharks) must choose whether or not to invest
Recycling Commercial
Deliberative - Focuses on future behavior; Talks about how recycling is good for the Earth, and the benefits of it
Principle announcing new rule
Non-Deliberative - The audience has no decision/say; Principle is announcing rule that is already into play.
Seatbelt PSA
Deliberative - Persuades viewers; Persuades viewers into following specific safety action
Choosing what to eat for lunch
Deliberative - Involves a personal future choice, "What will I eat for lunch today?"
True-Crime documentary
Non-Deliberative - There is no decision; Explains Past events
School vote on bell schedule
Deliberative- Focuses on Future changes; Arguing about changing bell schedules, making periods/days shorter, longer.
Teacher explaining grading policy
Campaign Speech
Deciding what route to take home
Deliberative - Since it requires you to plan what route you are taking.
Parks and Recreation city council debates
Deliberative - Decision is to approve or reject a park; Having to make future policy choices.
Company History Video
Non-Deliberative - Focuses on past events; Tells the story of how a company got to where they are at in the present.
Students voting on prom theme
Deliberative- The students have power in what the prom theme is going to be; Students will get to vote on what the theme is for the upcoming prom
Weather forecast
Non-Deliberative - Since you already ate breakfast, the action is finished.
A book Author's life story
Non-Deliberative - No decision; Is reflective, and not action based.
News Reports on passed laws
Non-Deliberative - Focuses on a finished decision; Reports news about a law that has already been passed.
City council with public comment
Deliberative - Officials decide on policy; Officials are deciding whether or not a new policy should be made.
History Lecture
Non-Deliberative - Informs audience; Teaches about past events that have already happened.
Forgetting to submit a permission slip
Non-Deliberative - Since the action is already too late to change
Political Campaign Act
Deliberative - Decision is to vote for someone; Urges Future Action
Video arguing to change law
Deliberative - Focuses on a future action ; Argues to change law, so that government makes a change in the future.
Game Judges choosing a winner
Deliberative - Judges decide who the winner is; Judges talk amongst themselves to decide a winner
Emotional Documentary
Non-deliberative - Informs audience; Raises awareness about a certain topic.
Picking a friend to help you with homework
Deliberative - Because it determines the outcome of the help you get from your friend.