conspiracy theories

What is your opinion about some of these famous conspiracy theories?

• First paragraph- introduction of the theory
• Second- your opinion and reason
• Third- compare and contrast
• Fourth- conclusion

Rules to follow

• Use '2 conjunctions' in 'each' group of words on p.103 and HIGHLIGHT them.
• Decide your viewpoint first as a GROUP.
• Each member writes one paragraph and write a conclusion together. (with your name signed)
• No plagiarism. Paraphrase it. Include your sources.

Famous conspiracy theories

• The CIA was involved in the plot to assassinate John F. Kennedy
• An alien spaceship crash landed near Roswell and was covered up by the U.S. government
• The 9/11 attack on the World Trade Centre was planned by the U.S. government as an excuse to invade Iraq

Untitled Slide

• 4.There is a "global elite" society called the Illuminati, which is either in control of the world or is seeking to take control of the world.
• 5.Area 51 in the Nevada desert is being used for secret ‘black op’ projects
• 6.Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene and had children

Vocabulary

• to fake something gullible conspiracy theory susceptible cover-up trait paranoia off the beaten track paranormal unsubstantiated

Around what proportion of the US population believes that the assassination of President John F Kennedy was not the result of a lone gunman? Is it…



a) 6%?



b) 16%?



Or c) 60%?

gullible

susceptible

cover-up

paranoia

off the beaten track

paranormal

unsubstantiated

QUESTIONS

• Where can you find fluoride in the daily life? What’s its function?
• What’s the stereotype of people who are susceptible to conspiracy theories?
• What’s the factor of being a paranoia?
• How do terrorists use conspiracy theories?
• What do people tend to do if they believe in medically-based conspiracy theories?