OCTOBER 2005 KEY NEWSPAPER

OCTOBER 2005 KEY NEWSPAPER

Lesson Plans

Activity #1: Read the article “Iraqi Voters Back Their Nation’s New Constitution”

The citizens of Iraq voted for a new constitution on October 15, 2005. What does the constitution provide for in a new government?
A new assembly or parliament will be elected in what month -- and what will they select?
How many troops does the United States have stationed in Iraq? How many United States soldiers have died in Iraq since the war started in 2003?
Why does President Bush feel the vote is a victory?
What group of Arabs oppose the new constitution and why?
List the three groups of Arabs that represent the majority or ¾ of the country’s population?
When will the United States send our troops home from Iraq?

Activity #2: Read the article “Tips to Help You Complete a Job Application Form”

1. Why is a job application form correctly and completely filled out important for you right from the start?

2. List the first 2 steps in filling out an application form.

3. Why should a married woman also list her maiden or former name on the application?

4. How often should you lie or hide information on your application?

5. Child Labor laws apply to people under what age?

6. Laws do not require you to answer questions covering age, height, weight, health status, or women’s plans to have children. Why do you think we have such laws? Is the answer stated or inferred?

7. Should you list on your application: a) all your education, b) special skills, c) foreign language, d) work history, e) a & b, f) a, b, c, d.

8. Who might you list for personal references?

9. Why should you come prepared with figures of past wages by hour, week, month and year?

10. Where can a job seeker find more information?

Activity #3: Read the article “Kids Do Better in School When Parents and Teachers Talk”

1. List 3 positive results for student’s success when their parents communicate with their teachers.

2. What sequence of events can parents utilize for communication with teachers at the beginning of semester?

3. Is it inferred with this article that parents are welcomed at school?

4. What three possible means of communication might a teacher of an older student use?

5. Is it worth checking your child’s backpack for notes from their teachers?

Activity #4: Read “October is Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Month”

1. What two major concerns of women are being featured many ways throughout the nation in October?

2. Why is breast cancer education important to women?

3. What important test is advised for women of all ages, but especially for those over the age of 40?

4. What free telephone number can you call to find a place near you, to get a free mammography?

5. Domestic Violence focuses on women who are hurt by their husbands or partners. What kind of women are abused by their husbands: a) poor, b) rich, c) all races, d) well educated, e) every nationality, f) a through d.

6. Why is it hard to stop domestic violence?

7. Where can you get help if you are abused?

Activity #5: Read the article about “Bush Picks Harriet Miers as Nominee…”

1. What is one major concern about Harriet Miers being on the Supreme Court?

2. What group votes to reject or approve the President’s nomination to the Court?

3. How long is the term for which people are nominated to the Court?

4. Who are the only two women to serve as Justices?

5. How many women Justices are active on the Court right now?

6. What is unusual about President Bush making this nomination?

Activity #6: Read the two articles “What is Wrong with the Packers?” and “Questions Surround Packers…”

1. What major personnel changes do we see in the Packers this year?

2. What other major problem do the Packers have, one that any team can have?

3. It is possible for the Packers to win their division. What would be bad about that?

Activity #7: Read the article “Planning Can Help You Buy the Right Car for a Good Price”

1. In planning to buy a car, what things should you think about?

2. What two kinds of sellers might you purchase a car from?

3. Where do you find information on cars for sale?

4. What does Wisconsin law require dealers to tell you about an auto?

5. What would you do to test drive a car?

6. What should you be prepared for in dealing with sales people?

7. What service does the state of Wisconsin offer to car buyers?

Activity #8: Read the article “Brewers Look for 2006 Success…”

1. How many games did the Brewers play in the 2005 season?

2. In what year did the team last win more games then they lost?

3. If a batter gets 180 hits in 604 at-bats, what is his batting average?

4. If a batter has 582 at-bats and his batting average is .256, how many hits did he get?

5. If a batter’s average is .280, how many times out of 1000 at-bats did he hit the ball?

6. What are two reasons the Brewers expect to do better in 2006?

Activity #9: Go to The Key Newspaper Web site, www.keynews.org. Find the October Key. Read the article “A Letter from Houston Just Before Hurricane Rita.” (The letter is only on the Web site. It is not in the newspaper.)

1. What are some things cities like Houston and others did to prepare for Rita?

2. What are some things families did to prepare for Rita?

3. What caused the damage the Scotts did have from Hurricane Rita? What kind of damage were they concerned about?

4. Why does preparing for a storm like Rita seem the same as re-arranging deck chairs on the Titanic? (Search the Internet for ‘Titanic Sinking’)

Activity #10: Read the article “Roberts Sworn in as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court”

1. What had to happen for John Roberts to become Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

2. When a case is reviewed by the court, how many Justices votes are required to make a majority decision on an issue?

3. What is one of the important duties of the Chief Justice?

4. Name the three branches of the federal government.

5. What is one important issue that Chief Justice Roberts and the court may have to consider in the near future?

October 2005 Key

ANSWERS

Activity #1: 1) it sets the rules and laws and lays out what powers the government will have; 2) meet in December and select a new government; 3) 150,000 troops stationed in Iraq and lost almost 2,000; 4) the President feels the vote is a positive contrast to the attitude, philosophy and strategy of al-Qaida, terrorist friends and killers; 5) Sunni Arabs, they fear it will give too much power to Shiites in the south and Kurds in the north; 6) Shiites and Kurds; 7) when there is a stable government in place and Iraq is safe.

Activity #2: 1) you might not get hired; 2) read the entire form from start to finish before writing anything. Make sure your name is on the form; 3) when checking with former employers, they may not know the woman’s current name; 4) never, the truth is important and you will not get hired if a lie is found; 5) under age 18; 6) Answers may vary; discrimination can be shown on those points, but does not show your qualifications for job - discussion of equal opportunity may follow. Look up on web site - WWW.EEOC.gov; 7) f) a, b, c, d; 8) teachers, ministers, friends; 9) The employer may ask you how much money you were paid at other jobs and may decide if the pay they offer is comparable; 10) Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, the Job Centers - toll free – 1-877-US2JOBS or by email: jobcenter@dwd.state.wi.us

Activity #3: 1) kids behave better, more positive attitude toward school, grow up to be more successful in life; 2) first, attend back-to-school nights and school events, second, get to know the teachers, talk to them; 3) yes, communication is stressed, get to know teachers and staff, welcoming place; 4) email, phone calls, notes; 5) yes, students may get notes about field trips, book reports, special folders, etc., and forget to tell their parents.

Activity #4: 1) Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness. 2) it provides early detection, diagnosis and treatment; 3) mammography tests. 4) call 1-800-4-CANCER;

5) f; 6) women don’t talk about it, keep it a secret, can’t be stopped unless it is out in the open and discussed; 7) call 911or women’s shelters or go to website www.ncadv.org

Activity #5: 1) if she will be conservative enough; or how she will vote on abortion cases; 2) the US Senate; 3) for life or until one retires; 4) Sandra Day O’Conner and Ruth Bader Ginsburg; 5) two; Justice O’Conner will not leave until her replacement is confirmed; 6) it is the second nomination he has made; most presidents do not have even one chance.

Activity #6: 1) new General manager, two very good offensive guards left the team, the best draft pick went to a quarterback, not a position needing help; 2) player injuries; 3) many people think it is the worst division in professional football.

Activity #7: 1) how much you can afford, a large car or small, two door or four door, how old a used car with what repair costs, how much gasoline will it use, how gasoline will you have to buy and other operating costs for it: cash or a loan, if a loan, a home-equity loan, from a bank, credit union or from the dealer; 2) dealers and individuals; 3) newspapers, the Internet, dealers car lots, relatives and friends; 4) problems of which they are aware; 5) drive it when the car is cold and when it is hot, on the highway and in stop and go city driving; 6) offering less than the displayed price, the salesman wanting you to sign some document (do not sign anything unless you are ready to buy), the salesman adding the cost of additional items such as a service contract, walking away from the discussion if there is anything with which you are not satisfied; 7) you may direct questions to the Department of Transportation consumer telephone hotline and email address.

Activity #8: 1) 162; 2) 1992; 3) .298; 4) 149; 5) 280; 6) best pitcher Sheets will have recovered from injuries, Capuano and Turnbow also pitched well, young infielders Hardy and Weeks should be even better after a good experience this year.

Activity #9: 1) close schools and order evacuations; 2) gathering flash lights and batteries, camp lanterns, waterproofing important documents, etc; 3) wind; flooding; 4) after the Titanic hit the ice berg, there was nothing passengers could do to escape from the ship going down; there is nothing you can do to prevent a storm like Rita from happening.

Activity #10: 1) there had to be a vacancy, this one caused by the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist; 2) five; 3) deciding which cases the court will hear; 4) executive, judicial, legislative; 4) abortion.