PROJECT IDEAS

1 Write a tourist pamphlet about Roswell and Area 51 for people who want to travel there to find out more about alien encounters. Search online for places to visit and things to do, and also add a few pictures. Make sure your pamphlet is inviting!

Research/Writing 75 points

2 Make your own board game using the pyramid-board from Language Work, then play your game with a classmate. Use words from this chapter.

Vocabulary 50 points

3 Write an essay about any conspiracy theory in which you debunk the main arguments. Your teacher has a list of theories to pick from and more information about how to work with and write an essay.

Research/Writing 100 points

4 Make a poster with advice on how to avoid falling for a conspiracy theory.

Reading/Writing 50 points

5 Search for “Top 10 conspiracies” on YouTube and watch one of the clips, then write a summary of your favourite theory. Research/Writing 50 points

6 Play a game called “What do you know for sure?” in teams of five. Your teacher will give you the instructions. Group activity/Writing/Talking 75 points

7 Micro stories are stories of exactly 100 words, not counting the title. Search online for examples and video guides, then write your own story inspired by this chapter.

Writing 100 points

8 Write a short story about a person who accidentally discovers that lizard people are real. Let a classmate read your story and give you feedback. If you want, you can post your short story on a creative writing forum online.

Writing 100 points

9 Choose one of the conspiracy quotes from Read 1 and practise reading it aloud like you really mean it. When you have practiced a few times, ask a classmate for feedback. Read it to your teacher when you feel happy with the way it sounds.

Reading 25 points

10 Listen to The Conspiracy Hour again, and then write a new dialogue where Kelly interviews Jimmy about the men in black. In your dialogue Kelly will be more objective and critical of Jimmy’s story, and Jimmy will have to defend his conclusions. Practise reading your dialogue with a classmate a few times, then record it and let the rest of the class listen to it.

Writing/Talking 100 points

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