Synthesis Activity 3.

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For this assignment, you will answer any prompts / questions in the yellow text boxes provided.
When finished, you will submit this page.

Task 1 – Answer the following prompt with a 1 X 3 response.

Task 2 – Please access the Vaccine Debate file from the Daily Agenda for today. You will read
one side of the vaccine argument based upon the first letter of your last name.

Last names that begin with letters A—K will read “For Herd’s Sake, Vaccinate” by Steven L
Weinreb

Last names that begin with letters L—Z will read “Vaccine Controversy Shows Why We Need
Markets, Not Mandates” by Ron Paul

As you read, write down what you’re thinking (in the text box). Your responses should
specifically include for:
 the argument’s central
 the most compelling and relevant (best) evidence (4-5 examples)
 any places where the author addresses counterarguments (ideas of those
who think differently than they do)
Task 3 – Examine each of the following excerpts from Jacobson v. Massachusetts. Would the
author of your text agree or disagree with the statement and why? Answer in a 1 X 4 for each.
Look back at your initial opinion to this prompt:

Respond again, but now, add to it with:

 A counterclaim from Weinreb or Paul (be sure to use a clear transition and
support this with a direct quotation);
 A rebuttal (respond to the counterclaim with your opinion)
 What ___ fails to recognize is ____.
 But another way to think about this is ____.
 While it is true that ___, it is more important to consider ___.