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ProCon
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9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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3 hrs
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2018
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Prescription Drug Ads

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Bayer Pharmaceuticals sold heroin as a cough medicine in the 1900s ... who knew? Scholars discover this, and other interesting facts, when they use the resource to prepare for a class discussion or debate. They browse videos, readers' comments, and a list of pros and cons to determine whether they think it's okay to advertise prescription drugs directly to consumers. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

prescription drugs, debate, controversial topics, group discussions

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide graphic organizers to help learners keep track of their notes for the debate topics

Classroom Considerations

  • Time needed to thoroughly research the topic varies
  • Requires computer and Internet access

Pros

  • Includes a fascinating gallery of drug ads from the 1800s to 2014
  • Provides a helpful list of the FDA requirements for prescription drug ads

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.9-10.8 SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a

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