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Continue Activity 17 below

Argument 3
To say that migrants benefit unlawfully from social welfare programs is not precise, since
documented foreigners have the right to take advantage of the same aid nationals from
a country receive, as they pay taxes. However, undocumented migrants also pay taxes
and do not receive any benefits.

• With your teacher’s help, share your answers from this activity with the class and
exchange positive feedback to improve your performance.

18. Based on the human right you chose in Activity 8, and the opinions from
Composing arguments for and against an issue
Activity 9, do the following to compose an argument.

• Write an opinion about the right you chose in your notebook. Look at the example.

Example:

Governments should respect and foster respect for everyone’s rights.

• Think about the reasons for your opinion and join them using a connective. Look at
the example.

Governments should respect and foster respect for everyone’s rights because, to have

a just, free and unified world, everyone’s participation is necessary.

• Check the information you recorded in Activity 7 to look for evidence supporting
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your opinions and add it to your reasons. Look at the example.
Example:

Governments should respect and foster respect for everyone’s rights because to have
a just, free and unified world, everyone’s participation is necessary. The 1993 Vienna
Declaration signed by 171 countries states that governments have the obligation “to develop

and encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all.”

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