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Common Core State Standard
SL.CCS.1/2/3/4 Grades 6-12: An essay of a current news event is provided for discussion to encourage participation, but also inspire the use of evidence to support logical claims using the main ideas of the article. Students must analyze background information provided about a current event within the news, draw out the main ideas and key details, and review different opinions on the issue. Then, students should present their own claims using facts and analysis for support. FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 12, 2009 The Auto Show goes on in Detroit -- with signs of changing times![]() ![]() Companies and workers that build cars are in the news a lot these days. Find a report about December sales, federal help for auto makers and proposals aimed at making it easier to buy or lease vehicles.
![]() The U.S. auto makers' fate affects people and places nationwide. Look for coverage that localizes the economic pressures on GM, Chrysler and Ford.
![]() The Detroit show is a reminder that stylish, snazzy new vehicles are in the works. Clip or print a photo of one that you'd be proud to drive . . . and tell why.
Detroit's best-known annual event, the North American International Auto Show, offers media previews this week as a stage-setters for the public run from Jan. 17-25. For a struggling industry that faces severe changes, this is a high-profile chance to show car buyers, national lawmakers an up to 6,000 journalists why American automakers deserve support. "Welcome to the first Detroit auto show in the bailout era," Automotive News says under the headline "Glitz on a shoestring." Tough times clearly reshape the event. Nissan and six other foreign carmakers - Ferrari, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Rolls-Royce and Suzuki - are staying away to save money. Other manufacturers have scaled back displays and promotional activities - such as news media parties traditionally hosted by GM, Chrysler and Toyota.
Futuristic concept cars and snazzy street vehicles usually get the most attention. For 2009, the focus is on thrifty alternative fuel models - including as a Fusion Hybrid that Ford describes as the most fuel efficient mid-size car, a redesigned 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid and a 2009 Honda Insight hybrid sedan.
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