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. List the provisions included in the “anti-riot” bill signed into law by Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

3. What did Gov. DeSantis say he and the legislature were doing in passing the bill?

4. What did Florida House Speaker Chris Sprowls say about the protests?

5. a) What similar points did Republican leaders Chris Sprowls and Wilton Simpson make?
b) Do you agree with these assertions? Explain your answer.

6. a) What did Florida’s ACLU executive director Micah Kubic say Gov. De Santis did by signing the HB 1 “Combating Public Disorder” bill into law?
b) Do you think this is an accurate portrayal of the law, based on its provisions? Explain your answer.

7. Florida Democratic State Senator Shevrin Jones tweeted "This was never about protecting 'peaceful protesters,' it has always been about silencing a group of protesters, black & brown voices."
Is this a fair assertion? Explain your answer.

8. Ask a parent: do you support the Florida law? Please explain your answer.