NOTE TO STUDENTS:  Before answering the questions, read the "Background" below.

1.  What is Al Jazeera?  Who owns/runs Al Jazeera?

2.  What is Al Jazeera's goal, according to Director General Ahmed bin Jassim Al Thani?

3.  What type of news will Al Jazeera America focus on, according to Al Jazeera spokesman Stan Collender?

4.  What accusations have been made against Al Jazeera? Be specific.  (See the article and "Background")

5.  Spokesman Stan Collender said "We know there are some folks that don't like us. The best way for us to show that there is no bias is to get people to watch."
What type of bias would people believe Al Jazeera to have?

6.  Do you think Al Jazeera is sincere?  or do you think they have a bigger agenda than their stated goal?  Explain your answer.  Ask a parent the same question.

7.  Currently Al Jazeera English uses British reporters. Do you think the use of British and/or American reporters on Al Jazeera America would influence viewers' perception of Al Jazeera?  Explain your answer.

CHALLENGE:  Identifying bias.  Al Jazeera would be careful not to display overt bias in its news reporting.  Pay attention to the news stories they don't report, as well as the ones they do.