Narrative Article Homework

Earthquake in Chile:

http://www.spiegel.de/panorama/erdbeben-in-chile-zahl-der-todesopfer-steigt-auf-sechs-a-962181.html#ref=rss

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-26846984

When Mrs. Miranda Collins opens the door to her little house in Chelsea, London, I can see that she has been crying. After she asks me in and offers me some chamomile tea we sit down on the flowered couch in a very cosy living room. When she has gathered all her strength she starts to talk with a voice thick of grieve.

   

Micheal, her only son, is only 23 years old and has been on holiday in Chile. This was his first holiday since his father left two years ago, and it was supposed to be a treat for his graduation. For four days now Miranda has had no word from her beloved son. For all she knows he happened to be in Iquique when the tsunami caused by the 8.2 earthquake hit the city three days ago. “If he was okay he would have called me, or at least texted. Michael is such a good boy, he knows that I am worried.” Miranda Collins says while drying her eyes once more.

While already six people have been reported dead, many more are injured and missing, and it is estimated that these number are still to rise. Even though this earthquake has, according to the government, not caused any “significant damage” numerous walls and buildings have collapsed, there were power cuts, fires and landslides.

I would go on with:

• further information on the earthquake and its consequences 
• more things the mother tells about her beloved son 
• possible help for the mother - maybe a donations account so that she can bring up the money to look for her missing son