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. a) How old is Lou Conter?
b) Why does Mr. Conter travel from California to Hawaii every year for December 7?

3. Why won’t the other two USS Arizona survivors, Donald Stratton and Ken Potts, attend this years commemoration?

4. For what reason is a documentary and a book being made about Mr. Conter’s life? Be specific.

5. Ask a grandparent what he/she learned about Pearl Harbor in school.

6. Read the “Background” and check out the “Resources” below. Why do you think it is important for students to learn about Pearl Harbor?