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Dec. 15, 2022, 8:02 a.m.

PBS NewsHour stories for Dec. 15, 2022

Summary

In the most recent broadcast of the NewsHour, the Federal Reserve raises interest rates yet again in its effort to combat inflation. Congressional leaders hope to avoid a looming government shutdown with a newly unveiled budget deal. Plus, Newtown reflects on the mass shooting that killed dozens at Sandy Hook Elementary School a decade ago. Choose which news story works best for your class by clicking on the following image below and answering the questions below.

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 do you notice? What does the story make you think? What do you want to find out more about? Media literacy : Who else would you have interviewed for this story?

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