Reading, Identifying Key Points, Drawing Conclusions

Write an essay in response to The New York Times' Article on the Tsunami in Japan.

First, on the handout in the classroom, read the article with a highlighter, and note the salient (most important) points. Then take your notes.
1. What are the most important points in the article (write them in note form) on the handout:
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Next, in essay format, paraphrase: What have you learned about the earthquake/tsunami disaster in Japan?
a) What should we (the American people, the American government, and we, as individuals) do if this kind of thing should ever happen here in New York?

b)What would you suggest the government do, and what would you do for yourself and your family?

Write the responses to these questions in an essay of approximately a page and a half on lined 8.5x11 notebook paper.