NOTE TO STUDENTS: Before answering the questions, read the “Background” and watch the video under “Resources”

1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. List the who, what, where and when of this news item. (NOTE: The remainder of a news article provides details on the why and/or how.)

2. For what reasons did Speaker Boehner invite Prime Minister Netanyahu to speak?

3. a) How many times has Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress? (When?)
b) Is it unusual for the leader of a country that is a close ally to be invited to speak to Congress? Explain your answer.

4. a) How do many members of Congress (Republicans and Democrats) differ from President Obama on the tactic the U.S. should take to get Iran to end its nuclear weapons program?
b) Ask a parent or a grandparent which way he/she thinks will be more effective and why?