Summary
PBS NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs network of high school journalism programs across the country gathered the reflections of teenagers to explore the legacy of 9/11 on their generation. They present the voices of young Americans who were born after Sept. 11, 2001, and reveal how their lives were shaped by it.
Five Facts
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Who
is interviewed for this piece, and what do they have in common?
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What
are some of the feelings expressed by students in this piece?
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When
did the first students born after 9/11 graduate high school?
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Why
do some of these students express optimism or hope
?
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How
are these students' lives impacted by the legacy of 9/11, according to this piece?
Focus Questions
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What are some of the ways the legacy of 9/11 has impacted you (feel free to share only what you are comfortable sharing).
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How do you think the legacy of 9/11 will shape U.S. society going forward?
Media literacy:
Why do you think the producers of this piece chose students of a similar age to interview?
