NOTE TO STUDENTS: Before answering the questions, read the “Background” and watch the videos 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. What percent of the world's oil is shipped through the Strait of Hormuz?

3. What warning did President Trump give prior to the U.S. destruction of the Iranian mine-laying ships?

4. What caused President Trump to give the warning to Iran before we targeted the Iranian vessels?

5. The Iranian regime threatened to block Gulf oil exports by attacking ships passing through the strait. What is your reaction to U.S. destroying Iranian navy ships and minelaying vessels?