Summary
The death toll from last week's earthquakes in Turkey and Syria is now above 33,000, as rescue teams recover more and more bodies from beneath the rubble. Officials say the number of dead will very likely grow much higher. As special correspondent Jane Ferguson reports, frustration at the pace of rescue operations is also growing. For a transcript of this story, click here . News wrap alternative : Check out the latest segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching! You can make a Google doc copy of our Five Facts and discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.Five Facts
- Who are some of the people discussed in this story?
- Where and when did the earthquake take place?
- What are some of the ways Turkey and the international community are trying to aid survivors?
- Why are Turkish authorities arresting some people in response to the effects of the earthquake?
- How is the international response in Syria different from the response in Turkey?
Focus Questions
What do you think should be done for the people in Turkey and Syria who have survived but who now live in almost completely destroyed communities and towns? Media literacy : In this segment, a reporter for NewsHour interviews people in war-torn parts of Syria. What do you think is gained in understanding by conducting interviews where few other outsiders have visited? Alternative : 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
What students can do : Follow the link below to learn more about how you can help victims of the earthquake.
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