Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts9-12+
9/11 Crisis Communication Case Study
By Celissa R.
This 1-page worksheet for 11th grade and up provides primary source excerpts related to the 9/11 attacks. Students will analyze crisis communication strategies and practice critical thinking skills through targeted prompts.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as a stand-alone activity or as part of a larger unit on 9/11 or crisis communication.
- Discussion question: What are the key challenges in communicating effectively during a crisis, and how are they illustrated in these sources?
- For struggling readers, consider pre-teaching key vocabulary or providing sentence starters for analysis.
- Advanced students can research additional primary sources to compare communication strategies.
- Estimated time: 45-60 minutes.
Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts9-12+
9/11 Crisis Communication Case Study
By Celissa R.
This 1-page worksheet for 11th grade and up provides primary source excerpts related to the 9/11 attacks. Students will analyze crisis communication strategies and practice critical thinking skills through targeted prompts.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as a stand-alone activity or as part of a larger unit on 9/11 or crisis communication.
- Discussion question: What are the key challenges in communicating effectively during a crisis, and how are they illustrated in these sources?
- For struggling readers, consider pre-teaching key vocabulary or providing sentence starters for analysis.
- Advanced students can research additional primary sources to compare communication strategies.
- Estimated time: 45-60 minutes.