CNN Student News - August 19, 2013

CNN Student News - 8/19/13
CNN Student News - 8/19/13


    CNN Student News - 8/19/13


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August 19, 2013







Media Literacy Question of the Day:

Why might it be important to update a news story months after the initial event? Why might an audience want to see such an update?

Key Concepts: Identify or explain these subjects from today's show:

1. natural disaster

2. instant replay

3. overcoming adversity

Fast Facts: How well were you listening to today's program?

1. What kind of natural disaster recently caused the evacuation of about 2,200 homes in Idaho?

2. How many full-time, female referees currently work in the National Football League?

3. What professional sports league is considering a significant expansion of instant replay?

Discussion Questions:

1. How might journalists covering an armed conflict determine the truth when each side in the conflict blames the other?

2. Why do you think few professional sports officials are women? How do you think that fans, players and other referees might react to more women in these roles? What is your opinion?

3. How does instant replay impact professional sports games? What are its pros and cons? What is your opinion of using instant replay in professional sports? What was your reaction to the feature story about the baseball announcer who has cerebral palsy?



Download PDF maps related to today's show:


North America
Idaho; Moore, Oklahoma



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