Prompt 1: Analyzing the Benefits Identify one monetary benefit (related to money) and one non-monetary benefit (not related to money) discussed in the article. In 3–5 sentences, give a specific example of who would benefit from this policy and how they would benefit. (2.1)
(Scoring: 1 pt for monetary benefit, 1 pt for non-monetary benefit, 1 pt for specific example/explanation )
Prompt 2: Analyzing the Costs Identify one monetary cost and one non-monetary cost discussed in the article. In 3–5 sentences, give a specific example of who would pay this cost and how they are negatively affected. (2.1)
(Scoring: 1 pt for monetary cost, 1 pt for non-monetary cost, 1 pt for specific example of who "pays" and how for each)
Prompt 3: The National Trade-Off Using the article, explain how a single policy can create a "win" for one part of the U.S. economy while creating a "loss" for another. Use the data from the text to explain why the U.S. government might decide that the overall benefits to the country are worth the specific costs to certain groups. (2.2)
(Scoring: 1 pt for identifying the trade-off, 1 pt for using evidence from the text to explain the "win(s)" (1 point) and "loss(es)." (1 point))
Prompt 4: Economic Indicators and Positive Effects Identify one economic indicator (such as GDP, Inflation, or Unemployment) from the text. Explain how this specific indicator shows a benefit or a positive trend for the U.S. economy according to the article. (2.3)
(Scoring: 1 pt for identifying the indicator, 1 pt for explaining the benefit to the economy)
Prompt 5: Economic Indicators and Economic Costs Identify a different economic indicator from the text and explain how it represents a cost (a negative effect or a sacrifice) to the U.S. economy.
(Scoring: 1 pt for identifying the indicator, 1 pt for explaining the cost to the economy )