CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- June 5, 2008

1. According to the program, why are Chinese authorities monitoring a dam that was created by last month's earthquake?

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2. How did the earthquake impact the young Chinese children featured in the segment? What emotions did four-year-old Shang Tian Zhoo exhibit?

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3. According to the segment, what are counselors and teachers doing to help these young children cope with the trauma that they experienced as a result of the recent quake?

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4. What challenges do you think that these children will face in the months and years ahead? What, if anything, do you think that the international community can do to help these young quake victims?

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5. According to the program, when is Sen. Hillary Clinton expected to officially end her campaign for the U.S. presidency? Do you think that the timing of her potential announcement is significant? Why or why not?

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6. According to the segment: What punishment did Austin Lanham allegedly receive for disobeying his teacher when she told him to stay seated? How has the school district responded to the alleged incident?

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7. How does Austin's mother feel about the alleged punishment and the school district's response to it?

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8. What are your thoughts regarding the alleged punishment?

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9. According to the report, what were the five most popular CNN Student News blog posts this year?

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10. Why do you think that people blog? Have you ever used a blog? If so, describe your experience. In your view, what are the pros and cons of blogging?

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