Current EventsAffordable Care Act (Obamacare)
By: Ms. King
Food for Thought? 1. What facts do you know (or think you know)
about the Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare?
2. Do you support or oppose the law? Why?
3. What questions do you have about it? What don’t you understand?
Introduction
Video 1: Is this video for or against Obamacare?
Video 2: Is this video for or against Obamacare?
Overview
Bias=prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another,
usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Obamacare is very controversial
Nearly half of Americans support Obamacare while the other half does not. The opposition is gaining traction due to the failed marketplace website
What does Oprah have to say??
In your notebook…For Obamacare Against
Obamacare
Your TaskRead both articles
As you read, highlight words you do not know, along with important points
Fill out graphic organizer as you go along
When you have finished the reading and graphic organizer, wait for instructions…
Create a Flyer Once you have read both articles, begin
construction of a flyer either: A.) In support of Obamacare B.) Against Obamacare
Flyer should include:
1. Two questions and answers
2. A picture (preferably drawn)
3. One relevant quote
Sample Flyer Q. What does Obamacare provide?A. Insurance for all Americans.
Q: Does Obamacare
take power away
from greedy
insurance
companies?
A: Yes!
“Patients will no longer be subject to lifetime dollar limits on their
coverage.”
Picture Two
Q&A’
s
One Quote
Links to Articles “Millions of Poor Are Left Uncovered by Health Law”
“The Pros of Obamacare”
“Pro and Cons of Obamacare”
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