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Story:
Children's Health Is Political Battleground , 10/29/07
Reading Comprehension Questions: 1. What does SCHIP stand for and why is it in the news right now?
2. Why was SCHIP first created?
3. Has SCHIP been a success? How do you know? How many American children remain uninsured?
4. What did Democrats originally want in regards to SCHIP? How did President Bush respond?
5. How do many Republicans feel about the SCHIP issue?
6. What is in the future for SCHIP?
Discussion Activity (more research might be needed): 1. What do you think? Look at the latest proposals for the expansion of the SCHIP program. How would you vote if you were in Congress? Why would you vote this way? 2. Take a look health
care in other countries: 3. What happens to people in your community if they don't have health insurance? Interview the various stakeholders for this issue including: your parents, public health officials, a doctor, a hospital spokesperson, local politicians, workers at a free health clinic? What have you learned about this issue? 4. For a lesson plan
on the uninsured, visit the Online NewsHour's in-depth coverage: Write a 300-500 word essay on any of these topics providing clear examples. Send your completed editorial to NewsHour Extra (extra@newshour.org). Exceptional essays might be published on our Web site. |