NOTE:  Before answering the questions, watch the news reports under "Resources" below.

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. a) How many people took part in marches throughout France?
b) What is significant about this?

3. a) What groups did the gunmen associate with?
b) What did the terrorist who killed four people in a Jewish deli in Paris call on other Muslims to do in a video he made before his attack?

4. a) How many world leaders marched with French President Hollande? - list the world leaders named in the article.
b) Who was noticeably absent?

5. CNN's Fareed Zakaria was one of the many who noticed President Obama's absence, and remarked that it was a mistake not to show up and support our “deepest ideological ally.” Zakaria said that it would have sent an important message to have an American face among the wold leaders.
Forbes columnist Stuart Anderson echoed Zakaria's statements, saying: “By not attending the unity rally in Paris on Sunday, President Obama has missed an opportunity to show leadership, to demonstrate that Americans are as committed to fight against terrorism as anyone in the world. And that America stands with its allies in a worldwide battle…”
a) Under the “Background” below, read the excerpt from a NY Daily News article. Do you agree with these assertions and those of CNN’s Zakaria and Forbe’s Anderson? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question.