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Universal Basic Income HandoutUniversal Basic Income Handout
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ProCon
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Grade
9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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2017
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Universal Basic Income

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Should the United States adopt a universal basic income? After reading brief background information, scholars research the debate topic by reviewing the top three pros and cons. They also respond to a survey question and review other users' responses. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

income, debate, controversial topics, group discussions

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have individuals create informational posters or brochures with facts about Universal Basic Income 

Classroom Considerations

  • Discusses income, which may be a sensitive topic for some learners 
  • Actual time requirements may vary 

Pros

  • Provides 44 footnotes with related sources
  • Pros appear with a blue background, and cons have an orange background, making information easy to sort through

Cons

  • Resource only includes three pros and cons, so additional research is likely

Common Core

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

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