Summary
Just 600 miles off of Florida’s coast, millions of Haitians face humanitarian, security, and political crises. More than one million people there suffer from acute food insecurity, cholera is spreading, violence has reached previously safe areas and the government appears powerless to provide solutions. For a transcript of this story, click here . You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking the link below and answering the following questions:
Five Facts
- Who are the individuals or groups of people mentioned in the story?
- What is the main idea of the piece?
- Where and When does the story take place?
- Why did the event(s) discussed occur?
- How do you think the NewsHour’s producers decided to produce a story about this topic?
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? Media literacy : What additional questions do you have about the way the story was produced (made)?For More
What students can do: Dig deeper into understanding what an international response means. Read this article and note three ways the United Nations plans to get involved in Haiti. Are there any concerns expressed about United Nations involvement?The U.N. adopts resolution to end violence in Haiti, sanctions powerful gang leader
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