CNN Student News - January 8, 2014

January 8, 2014

On Wednesday’s edition of CNN Student News we examine the violence in Iraq and the U.S. response to it. We introduce you to the first woman to head the Federal Reserve and take a look at how some are handling the latest blast of super-cold weather. And we dive into a debate over artificial colors in some of your favorite candies.

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TRANSCRIPT

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DAILY CURRICULUM

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Media Literacy Question of the Day:

If you were a producer, what information might you include in a report explaining what the Federal Reserve is?

Key Concepts: Identify or explain these subjects you heard about in today’s show:

1. insurgents

2. Federal Reserve

3. artificial food coloring

Fast Facts: How well were you listening to today’s program?

1. According to the video, what are some reasons behind the increase in violence in Iraq?

2. To what position has Janet Yellin been appointed? What is unique about her appointment?

3. Why are thousands of petitioners asking the Mars candy company to remove artificial colors from M&Ms? How has the company responded?

Discussion Questions:

1. What is the U.S. government’s position on the current violence in Iraq? Do you agree or disagree with this position? State your rationale.

2. Is your region experiencing severe winter weather? If so, how are you dealing with it?

3. What is your opinion on artificial colors in foods? Would you be willing to pay more for foods that have natural colors? Why or why not?

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