( CNN Student News ) -- October 2 , 2013 . With the possibility of a partial U.S. government shutdown now a reality , CNN Student News explains why this does n't affect paychecks for members of Congress . We also report on some of the world 's most valuable brands . And after exploring the Spanish origins of some common English words , we make a Career Connection with a textile director and discover there 's more to the fashion world than glitz and glamour . On this page you will find today 's show Transcript , the Daily Curriculum , Maps pertaining to today 's show , and a place for you to leave feedback . TRANSCRIPT . Click here to access the transcript of today 's CNN Student News program . Please note that there may be a delay between the time when the video is available and when the transcript is published . DAILY CURRICULUM . Click here for a printable version of the Daily Curriculum ( PDF ) . Media Literacy Question of the Day : . How might a report on companies ' values be useful to a news audience ? Key Concepts : Identify or explain these subjects you heard about in today 's show : . 1. furlough . 2. brand . 3. tributary . Fast Facts : How well were you listening to today 's program ? 1 . About how many federal government employees were furloughed by the government shutdown ? How many continued working ? 2 . What are some English words that are derived from the Spanish language ? 3 . What are the main responsibilities of the textile director featured in the program ? Discussion Questions : . 1 . Do you think Congress and the president should take specific action regarding the government shutdown ? If so , what ? If not , why not ? What do you think might be the short-term and long-term effects of this shutdown ? 2 . Why do you think that some company brands have become household names , while others have not ? How might having a recognizable brand impact a company , its value , its shareholders and its customers ? 3 . Why might it be important to know the source and destination of a tributary or river ? CNN Student News is created by a team of journalists and educators who consider the Common Core State Standards , national standards in different subject areas , and state standards when producing the show and curriculum . We hope you use our free daily materials along with the program , and we welcome your feedback on them . MAPS . Download PDF maps related to today 's show : . North America . Chesapeake Bay ; Washington , D.C . FEEDBACK . We 're looking for your feedback about CNN Student News . Please use this page to leave us comments about today 's program , including what you think about our stories and our resources . Also , feel free to tell us how you use them in your classroom . The educators on our staff will monitor this page and may respond to your comments as well . Thank you for using CNN Student News ! Click here to submit your Roll Call request .
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