Summary
As 2021 comes to a close, we take a look back at a year of immense challenge and loss — but also a year of hope. In recent days, we reconnected with a number of our viewers and guests from the past year to hear how they handled the last 12 months, and their wishes for 2022. Tonight, we hear from a doctor in Texas.
Five Facts
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Who
is interviewed in this piece, and what is his background?
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What
surprised Dr. Chang about the course of the pandemic in 2021?
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How
have people reacted to the pandemic in ways that Dr. Chang didn't expect?
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Why
is Dr. Chang still hopeful about the future?
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What
will it take to move past the pandemic, according to Dr. Chang?
Focus Questions
What surprised you the most about the course of the pandemic this past year? What are you hopeful (or pessimistic) about?
Media literacy:
Why do you think the producers of this piece inviting Dr. Chang to speak directly to the audience instead of using a question and answer format?
For More
How did we learn to take care of ourselves and others this past year, and what new traditions helped us adapt?
Read this piece
to discover how others adapted and discuss what new traditions have helped the class push through a difficult year.
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