Friday, September 11, 2009

Aim: How has September 11 impacted your life and your community?

Do Now: What is your role in Mr. Cassidy's class?
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Discussion Questions:

1. Describe your immediate reaction to September 11 on the day of the attacks. Where were you on September 11?

2. How has September 11 impacted your life and your community? Do you think America is more or less vulnerable now? Explain.

3. How should future generations be educated about September 11? In your opinion, will Americans' perceptions of the attacks change as time passes?

4. How has September 11 impacted American culture? For example, how have movies and TV programs been affected? Do you think movies and TV programs should emphasize more patriotic themes? Explain.

5. How best can Americans commemorate September 11? Should September 11 be a national
holiday? Why or why not?

6. Where did you get the news on September 11 -- from cable news, network news, newspapers, and/or magazines? Evaluate media coverage of September 11 and the war on terrorism.