CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- August 27, 2008

1. What was yesterday's theme at the Democratic National Convention? Why do you think that this theme was chosen? What message did Sen. Hillary Clinton deliver last night? Do you think that it was important for Sen. Clinton to address the convention? Why or why not?

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2. What amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote, and when did it take effect? Can you think of examples of how female voters have impacted the U.S. political system?

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3. According to the program: What is the status of Hurricane Gustav? What predictions have forecasters made about the path and severity of this storm?

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4. What are the SATs? According to the report: What were the average math and reading SAT scores for the class of 2008? How do these scores compare to last year's? According to the College Board, what contributed to this year's low scores?

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5. How do you feel about the SAT? Do you think that it is an accurate gauge of academic ability? Why or why not?

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6. According to the report, how does today's U.S. economy compare to the economy eight years ago?

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7. What economic indicators were mentioned in the segment? Can you think of other indicators that could be used to gauge the state of the U.S. economy? If so, what do these indicators reveal?

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8. Has the slowdown in the economy affected you, your community or your school? If so, how? If not, why not?

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9. According to the segment, why is nine-year-old pitcher Jericho Scott at the center of controversy?

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10. What are your thoughts and feelings about this issue? Do you think that Jericho and his team should be allowed to play? State your rationale.

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