Summary
For many students, school picture day is a rite of passage. For parents, it's a way to hold on to memories of their children through the years. But for one New York City school, picture day almost didn't happen — until one photographer stepped in. 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 is Raven B. Varona and what group is she trying to help with her organization?
- What made celebrity photographer Varona form Best Side Foundation?
- Where and When does the story take place?
- Why did the school almost cancel picture day?
- How did Varona know to step in to help?
- 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
What skills or personality traits do you think photography Raven B. Varona and mother Karlie Hustle possess? Can you think of a time when you or someone you knew took action to make a change for the better? Media literacy : What additional information would you have included in the segment? Optional: See, Think, Wonder: What do you notice? What does the story make you think? What do you want to find out more about?For More
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