Summary
It was a day of momentous change in the U.S. House of Representatives. Republicans began laying plans after finally nailing down a majority and with the loss of the House confirmed, Speaker Nancy Pelosi surrendered her longtime position as Democratic leader. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports. For a transcript of this story, click here . You may also choose another story from the newscast by clicking on the image below. Then answer 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: Learn what the Speaker of the House does, and how they are chosen. Read the article below and discuss — what are the advantages and disadvantages of the Speaker of House system?How the speaker of the House gets picked
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