Daily News Article - September 7, 2011
NOTE: Today's Daily News Article is a human interest story. Human interest stories differ from the regular news – they are sometimes referred to as “the story behind the story."
The major news articles of the day tell of important happenings. Human interest stories tell of how those happenings have impacted the people or places around the story.
1. Where is Newfoundland located?
2. Why did 6,600 passengers (and crew) wind up in Gander, Newfoundland for 3 days?
3. List at least 3 ways the citizens of Gander (and neighboring Lewisporte and Gambo) helped the stranded passengers.
4. How did some of the passengers show their appreciation to the people of Newfoundland?
5. How does this article encourage you?