Strange News
05/02/09 11:42 Filed in: Strange
News
The
Strange News/Did that
really happen? section of the
site is particularly suitable for classroom
use. It's based on a series I wrote in 2007/8
for Ming Pao Daily and consists of short
(200-400 word) articles on bizarre topics. A
titles should give a flavour:
$64 Million
Trousers,
Elevator
Ordeal,
Flying Monkey
Most of the stories are true or partly true. A few are invented. The initial hook is to reader try and spot the false stories, though the old adage about truth being stranger than fiction very much applies.
There are accompanying activities and some watching/listening activities.
Most of the stories are true or partly true. A few are invented. The initial hook is to reader try and spot the false stories, though the old adage about truth being stranger than fiction very much applies.
There are accompanying activities and some watching/listening activities.
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