Summary
As we learn more about the shooting in Allen, Texas, and the man behind it, we wanted to focus on the victims and take a moment to remember the lives lost in this attack, the 200th mass shooting of the year. As Geoff Bennett reports, two families lost multiple loved ones, including several children. Teachers : You may wish to read 15 Tips for Talking with Children About Violence here . It is understandable for students to feel upset by the events in Nashville. Consider inviting your school counselor or administrator to your class to help facilitate the discussion, and let students know there are resources at the school including the counselor for them to speak with. For a transcript of this story, click here . News wrap alternative : Check out recent segments from the NewsHour, and choose the story you’re most interested in watching! You can make a Google doc copy of discussion questions that work for any of the stories here.Five Facts
- Who are some of the people memorialized in this story?
- Where did the shooting mentioned in this story take place?
- How many adults and children were killed in the shooting?
- What is known about the attack so far?
- Why is it significant that this is the 200th shooting of the year so far?
Focus Questions
What is most important to know about mass shootings after they occur? News analysis : This segment focuses mostly on the lives of the victims of the shooting and leaves out details about the shooter or shooting itself. Why do you think the victims were the focus? 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 : How do you want to solve the mass shooting problem in the U.S.? How do other young people hope to solve it? Read this post, which includes ideas from teens across the country and was originally written in 2018. Discuss as a class — what would you add?
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