NOTE TO STUDENTS: Today's Daily News Article was written from Baghdad by Washington Times reporter Sharon Behn. She attempts to give a picture of the progress being made in Iraq since the surge began by interviewing several soldiers and Iraqis. It is quite long, but important to read.

1. Re-read comments made by named soldiers, vs. those made by soldiers who wanted to remain anonymous (paragraph numbers are listed below). What is the main difference in tone between those who are named and those who are anonymous?
-Sgt. Gregory Rayho, para. 3-5
-Anonymous soldier, para. 9-10
-Sgt. 1st Class David Richardson, para. 12-13, 57-58
-Lt. Col. Barry Huggins, para. 18-21
-Anonymous soldier, para. 27
-Spc. Andres Solis, para. 38-39
-Maj. Alfred Williams, para. 40-43

2. a) For what reason are American forces giving financial incentives to Iraqis, according to Ms. Behn in para. 11?
b) Do you think this strategy can succeed? Explain your answer.

3. Lt. Mohammed is a former platoon sergeant in Saddam's army and current Iraqi soldier. What does Lt. Mohammed imply the Iraqis are scared to do? (para. 44-48)

4. Do you think the soldiers quoted in the article are being honest and realistic in their assessments of the situation in Iraq? Explain your answer.