CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- October 27, 2008

1. According to the report, how have American consumers potentially contributed to the current economic crisis?

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2. CNN's Ali Velshi asserts that many Americans felt that they needed to be part of the "American dream." What do you think that he means? In your view, why do so many people choose to pursue this dream? Do you think that the traditional American dream is attainable? Why or why not?

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3. What do you think that it means to "live beyond your means"? Give examples. In your view, what do you think might be the benefits and drawbacks of living this way?

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4. How big are the tiny homes featured in the report, and how much do they cost? Why does Jay Shafer say that he has chosen to live in one of these homes?

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5. Based on the information in the segment, what do you think are the pros and cons of living in one of these tiny homes? Do you think that you would be comfortable living in one? Why or why not?

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6. According to the program, how do Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain's views on the Iraq war differ?

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7. Which candidate's position on this issue makes the most sense to you, and why?

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8. In your opinion, where does the Iraq war rank in terms of importance to other U.S. presidential campaign issues? State your rationale.

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9. Do you think that campaign songs can influence how voters view candidates? If so, how? If not, why not?

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10. If you were going to compose a song for one of the current U.S. presidential candidates, what message would you want to convey? What artist would you want to perform the song, and why?

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