Homework Assignment due in class on Monday, Sept. 24

Use your composition book to summarize the NPR news story from the April 2011 Morning Edition podcast. You can hear the podcast directly through the NPR website.

• Click here to access the podcast for the story, Federal Effort Targets Sexual Assaults At Colleges by Elaine Grant
• Once on the story's webpage, click on "Listen to the Story"

The entry in your composition book should follow the outline below:

1. Summarize the story. Who or what is the story about? Where, when, and how did it take place? Why is it important enough to be on the news?
2. Voice your opinion about what happened. What might be wrong with the situation and how might you change it?
3. Write two discussion questions about the story for your classmates. Write open-ended questions that will generate discussion and debate; avoid yes/no questions.

I will collect/check your composition books with your news stories in class on Monday. Be prepared to share your story and lead a class discussion!