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’

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One Quote

Links to Articles “Millions of Poor Are Left Uncovered by Health Law”

“The Pros of Obamacare”

“Pro and Cons of Obamacare”