Note to students: Abortion is a controversial topic. When discussing, be polite to one another. Be kind to each other.

1. The first paragraph of a news article should answer the questions who, what, where and when. (In this article, 1st and 2nd paragraphs). 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 did the president say about the reason for the March for Life rally, and the importance of every child?

3. When did the annual “March for Life” rally begin?

4. a) What is significant about President Trump’s address to the marchers?
b) Name the presidents who addressed the crowd by video.
c) What do you think of the president’s decision to attend and address the March for Life crowd?

5. How many states have passed some type of legislation limiting abortion in the past year?

6. a) How important is it to pro-life supporters to have the president speak at the annual March for Life?
b) Do you think if any of the top Democratic presidential candidates - Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren - or any top Democrats - Barack or Michelle Obama or Hillary Clinton - attended and spoke in support of life, the media reporting would have been different? If so, how? Explain your answer.

7. a) Read the points from the most recent Democratic and the Republican party platforms under “Background” below the questions. With which position do you agree? Would it cause you to change your support for candidates from that party? Why or why not?
b) Ask a parent the same question.

CHALLENGE: Read an “Example of media bias” post: “Are laws to allow abortion up to birth newsworthy?”  A large percentage of members of the media are pro-choice.