About This Lesson
Thinkalong.org is a free, evidence-based interactive tool for students to develop media literacy skills by applying the 5 Key Questions of Media Literacy to public media content. Importantly, the tool does not require registration for teachers or students, abides by student privacy laws, and is advised by a board of both youth and educators.
Each module consists of:
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a compelling and timely question;
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related current and age-appropriate public media content including audio, video, and text;
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extension resources for advanced or highly-interested students;
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student graphic organizers;
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a simple debate tool;
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a teacher's guide to the module;
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and a guide to the 5 Key Questions of Media Literacy.
This Teacher's Guide supports the Should all companies that profit also pay taxes? module on thinkalong.org. Here is the full module and below is a summary.
While the United States has the highest corporate tax rate in the world, there are provisions in the tax code that allow American businesses to defer or avoid tax responsibilities. In 2017, a national tax break lowered the corporate tax rate by 14% and made it notably easier for corporations to reduce their tax burden. Supporters insist that low taxes encourage corporations to build their businesses in America, resulting in economic growth, more jobs, and higher wages. Opponents disagree, stating that big businesses rarely use tax breaks to reinvest in communities and point to the existing wealth gap as evidence. Should the U.S. audit the corporate tax code?
To use this module with learners in any setting, we recommend using one of the structured discussion formats outlined at thinkalong.org/structuring-discussions. You can find options for a small or large group, so that all students or just a few participate, and examples of some discussion formats.
