Note to students: Before answering the questions, watch the videos under “Resources” below.

1. The purpose of an editorial/commentary is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, entertain, praise or answer. What do you think is the purpose of Walter Williams’ editorial? Explain your answer.

2. What is the main idea of this editorial?

3. How do you think former Presidents Clinton and Obama would explain their opposition to illegal immigration and their insistence that the border must be secure?

4. What is your reaction to Tucker Carlson’s video? (surprise, apathy, anger, etc.) Explain your answer.