Summary
Watch the profile on Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and answer the discussions questions. Or choose another story that works best for your class by clicking on the following image. NOTE: Some segments from this broadcast contain disturbing images of war. Please review all material before sharing with your classroom.
Five Facts
Discussion questions using the Journalist’s Five Ws plus an H:- Who is Volodymyr Zelensky?
- What did you learn about Zelensky that surprised you? Were there aspects that didn't surprise you?
- Where is the story set? What do you know about the country in which the story is set?
- When did some of the clips in the video take place? When did NewsHour produce this segment?
- Why do you think NewsHour decided to produce an in-depth profile on Zelensky?
- How do you think knowing more about Zelensky affects your thoughts about the war in Ukraine?
If you decided to watch a different story, use these more general discussion questions:
- Who are some of the individuals or groups of people mentioned in the news summary?
- What stories are covered?
- Where do some of the stories take place?
- When did those stories occur?
- Why did the event(s) take place?
- How do you think the NewsHour’s producers decided which stories made it into the news summary?
Media literacy :
Who else do you think should have been interviewed in the story you watched?
It is understandable to feel upset because of events in Ukraine, particularly after seeing disturbing images of war. Who are some people you can talk with at school and outside school? If you are not sure, check with your teacher.
Focus Questions
See, Think, Wonder : What did you notice? What did the story make you think? What story would you want to find out more about? Where would you go to learn more?For More
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