NewsHour Extra: pbs.org/newshour/extra/
 

 

REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11
Discussion Questions for NewsHour interviews

In the chart below, take notes on each guest's views on the impact of September 11 on America. Several topics are listed to guide your note taking. Refer to your notes when writing your essay.

 

 

Guest Name

 

 

 

Personal experience - how 9-11 changed the guest's life

 

 

 

Impact of 9-11 on American society

 

 

 

Lessons learned since 9-11

 

 

 

Vulnerability of America

 

 

 

Freedom in America

 

 

 

Tolerance in America

 

 

 

The importance of institutions -- government, military, religious, etc…

 

 

War on terrorism's affects on American Democracy?

 

 

 

Are we winning the war on terrorism?

 

 

 

Additional Notes

 

 

 

Writing Activity:
In a one-page essay, compare and contrast the views of two interviewees on the impact of September 11 on America.