C1 – Ridiculous Conspiracy Theories

Article-based ESL lesson which discusses eight bizarre and humorous conspiracy theories that have captured the public’s imagination. It covers theories like the belief in a flat Earth, the moon landing being faked, the Illuminati controlling world events, chemtrails as a form of poisoning, claims of Elvis and other figures being alive on Mars, denial of climate change, the idea of Bigfoot being a time traveler, and a theory that the government is hiding unicorns. The article emphasizes that while these theories may seem far-fetched, they continue to be a part of human fascination with hidden secrets and motives behind world events.

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Teaching guide

This is a flipped lesson. Before class, students need to preview 12 vocabulary words from pages 4-5. Additionally, for a more in-depth discussion during class, encourage students to read the article on page 6 in advance.