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. Where did the parents learn this information?

3. What does Nigerian Senator Ali Ndume say about the situation?

4. What does the military’s failure to rescue the girls highlight about the crisis with Islamists Boko Haram?

5. Read the “Background” below the questions. What help do you think the U.S. should give and when should we act? Explain your answer.