1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. (In this article, 1st and 2nd paragraphs). 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. What is AQAP?

3. What do you learn about al-Rimi from this article?

4. Why is the killing of al-Rimi signifiant?

5. What did President Trump say in a statement released Thursday about the elimination of al-Rimi?

6. Read the “Background” and watch the videos under “Resources” below. During his State of the Union address, President Trump said, “Our message to the terrorists is clear. If you attack our citizens, you forfeit your life.”
a) What do you think of this message? Explain your answer.
b) Ask a parent the same question and discuss your answers.