Students will - alone, in partnerships, or in groups, according to their needs – review the sources below and decide which sources support each side of the argument. They will then write an argumentative essay, including a claim and counterclaim, to advise the governor of California on the best course of action. 12th Grade Performance Task Issue: Are sin taxes beneficial to the economy and society? With recent budget crises, governments are seeking a variety of revenue-generating sources. One such alternative is the sin tax. Taxing commodities or activities associated with unhealthy, dangerous, costly and environmentally damaging behavior has proven both profitable and yet very controversial. Directions for Part 1 You will now examine and analyze a variety of sources on the topic of “sin taxes”. Take notes because you may want to refer to your notes while writing your argumentative essay. You can re-examine any of the sources as often as you like. Directions for Part 2 You will now review your sources, take notes, and plan, draft, revise, and edit your essay. You may use your notes and refer to the sources. Now read your assignment and the information about how your argumentative essay will be scored; then begin your work. Your assignment: You are an advisor to the governor of California, and must advise him on proposed sin tax legislation. You must determine whether sin taxes are both good for society and the economy and whether certain sin taxes are more or less beneficial. In presenting your case, you must provide evidence to defend your claim and demonstrate you understand opposing views on the matter. Source 1:
Students will - alone, in partnerships, or in groups, according to their needs – review the sources below and decide which sources support each side of the argument. They will then write an argumentative essay, including a claim and counterclaim, to advise the governor of California on the best course of action. 12th Grade Performance Task Issue: Are sin taxes beneficial to the economy and society? With recent budget crises, governments are seeking a variety of revenue-generating sources. One such alternative is the sin tax. Taxing commodities or activities associated with unhealthy, dangerous, costly and environmentally damaging behavior has proven both profitable and yet very controversial. Directions for Part 1 You will now examine and analyze a variety of sources on the topic of “sin taxes”. Take notes because you may want to refer to your notes while writing your argumentative essay. You can re-examine any of the sources as often as you like. Directions for Part 2 You will now review your sources, take notes, and plan, draft, revise, and edit your essay. You may use your notes and refer to the sources. Now read your assignment and the information about how your argumentative essay will be scored; then begin your work. Your assignment: You are an advisor to the governor of California, and must advise him on proposed sin tax legislation. You must determine whether sin taxes are both good for society and the economy and whether certain sin taxes are more or less beneficial. In presenting your case, you must provide evidence to defend your claim and demonstrate you understand opposing views on the matter. Source 1:
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