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Theme: Conspiracy Theories

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The Truth Is Out There...

A 45–60 Minute One-on-One Conversation Lesson

Theme: Conspiracy Theories

Grammar Focus:

Modals of Deduction

  • must
  • might
  • may
  • could
  • can't
Warm-Up
Conspiracy or Fact?
Students have to discuss if the following theories are conspiracy or facts
  • The CIA once investigated psychic spies.
  • A town in Alaska experienced months of darkness.
  • Some governments have experimented with weather modification.
  • Humans use only 10% of their brains.
A man once survived being struck by lightning seven times.

Presentation 
Grammar focus : 

Write examples:

  • He must be telling the truth.
  • They might know something.
  • It could be fake.
  • That can't be possible.

Which shows uncertainty?
Which shows centainty?

Practice 

Activity 1: The Evidence Board

HEADLINE NEWS!!!!

WELL KNOWN BILLIONAIRE HAS DISSAPPEARED!!

Evidence:

✔ His private jet was found.

✔ His phone was switched off.

✔ A large cash withdrawal occurred.

✔ A secret note says: “ I know too much”

Task: 

Pretend you are a “couch” detective and speculate what happened??

Bring all the drama!!! 

Activity 2: Conspiracy Theory Ranking

Let’s discuss the theories 

Use the following phrases to discuss what would convince you 

  • It might be possible because...
  • It could happen if...
  • That can't be true because...
  • There must be another explanation.

Theories 

  • UFO cover-ups
  • Secret societies controlling world events
  • Time travellers among us
  • Governments listening through devices
  • The existence of hidden ancient civilizations
Activity 3: Create Your Own Conspiracy
Create a conspiracy theory involving something completely ordinary.

Examples:
  • Coffee shops
  • Pigeons
  • Traffic lights
  • Supermarkets
  • Wi-Fi
Use the following “Interview questions” to guide you 
  • What evidence do you have?
  • Why is this happening?
  • Who benefits?
  • Why hasn't anyone exposed it?
Defend your theory by using the modals : must ; might ; may ; 
could ; can’t

Production 
 
Bonus Activity
Challenge:
  • A red key
  • A photograph
  • A missing scientist
Create the craziest possible explanation connecting all three.

Wrap-Up

Which theory:
  • was most convincing?
  • was funniest?
  • could actually be true?
Complete this sentence:

If I discovered a real conspiracy tomorrow, I would..
 

 

 

 

 

 

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