Conspiracy Theories Reading Response - Analyze Argument & Evidence Validity

Enjoy 22 conspiracy theory informational text passages (URL links) and questions to analyze argument, claim, evidence and to practice every common core reading and writing standard (Printable & Digital) - No prep lesson plan, bell ringer, exit slip, 22 nonfiction article links, reading response handouts, writing prompts (Persuasive, Expository Research, Creative/Narrative), PowerPoint, Google Slides, Google Doc and effortless grading rubric for fun ELA classroom activities, Google Classroom or distance learning for middle school or high school students.

Conspiracy theories engage teenagers and reluctant readers in practicing summary, paraphrase, argument, claim and evidence validity, and every common core standard for reading informational texts and writing (persuasive, expository, research and narrative writing prompts)!

Product Includes (Printable & Digital):

• Lesson Plan (common core aligned)
• Student Handouts
• PowerPoint slides
• Google Slides
• Google Doc
• KWL Chart Bell Ringer & Exit Slip
• 22 clickable links to printable Conspiracy Theory nonfiction articles
• Graphic organizer to practice summary, paraphrase and relevant evidence with ANY nonfiction text
• Reading response handout to practice summary, paraphrase, argument, claim and relevant evidence with ANY nonfiction text
• Reading response handout to practice EVERY common core standard for reading informational texts with ANY nonfiction text
• Persuasive Writing Prompt with ACEPaPeR Writing Checklist
• Expository Research Writing Prompt with ACEPaPeR Writing Checklist
• Creative Narrative Writing Prompt with "Skittle" Writing Checklist
• 3-point reading response rubric - to effortlessly grade analysis instead of one "correct" answer

SEE PREVIEW!

Read 22 CONSPIRACY THEORY nonfiction articles in class to engage students in the common core skills of analyzing argument and evidence validity!

Simply print one of the 22 articles, the graphic organizer, and one or more of the reading response handouts and/or writing prompts for ELA test prep and maximum student engagement! Enjoy 22-44 no prep 30 - 60 minute lessons or Google Classroom distance learning activities by focusing on a different conspiracy theory and reading or writing skills over a 22 - 44 day conspiracy theory unit.

Engaging students in unexpected and mind-opening articles is a great way to get them excited about basic reading comprehension and analysis skills!

Conspiracy Theories:

1. 9/11 was an Inside Job
2. JFK Assassination
3. Roswell UFO (Area 51)
4. NASA Faked the Moon Landing
5. The Illuminati and the New World Order
6. Amelia Earhart Disappearance
7. Princess Diana was Murdered
8. Queen Elizabeth I was a Man
9. Elvis Presley Faked his Death
10. Tupac is Alive
11. Operation Northwoods
12. Shakespeare was Somebody Else
13. Paul McCartney is Dead
14. The Philadelphia Experiment
15. Hidden Cure for Cancer
16. Chemtrails
17. Peak Oil Conspiracy
18. FDR Allowed Pearl Harbor
19. Water Fluoridation Controversy
20. U.S.A. Concentration Camps and Coffins
21. False Flag Theorists
22. QAnon

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