NOTE: Today’s Daily News Article is a human interest news story. Human interest stories differ from the regular news – they are sometimes referred to as “the story behind the story.”

1. What problem did Willie Goldsboro notice while working at the Delaware DMV?

2. Mr. Goldsboro was motivated to act by his concern for new teen drivers. How did he solve the problem?

3. What is the goal for the new selfie backdrops?

4. What types of information does a drivers license contain?

5. What do you think of Willie Goldsboro and Laura Russum’s solution?

6. The major news articles of the day tell of important happenings. Human interest stories tell of how those happenings have impacted the people or places around the story. These stories take a break from the more serious news material to highlight something light or funny, something unusual and often something inspiring.
Do you think this human interest story is newsworthy? Why or why not?