Part One:
Thinking about the Topic
Think about your answers to
the following questions.
In your opinion, who killed
Princess Diana?
Should we limit how the media
gets information about famous people?
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After Diana's death, many
people believed that the paparazzi had blood on their hands. With which
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murdered Diana |
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were responsible for Diana's death |
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touched Diana's body after she died. |
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needed to wash their hands. |
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Which of the following
people does NOT work for the media? |
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a network chief |
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an earl |
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a columnist |
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an editor |
| Part Three: Reading
Next, you are going to visit the American Journal
web site, where you'll read part of an article called "The Diana Aftermath."
(Just click on the link, and this article will open in a new window.)
This a very long article. Like a lot of
newspaper articles, the most important information is at the beginning. After you
have read paragraphs1-4, answer these three questions.
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Who is the Earl of
Spencer? |
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A journalist |
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Diana's official spokesperson |
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Diana's brother |
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Diana's father |
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According to the Earl of
Spencer, who is ultimately responsible for Diana's death? |
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Everyone who wanted to see her
photograph. |
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The owners and editors who paid money for photographs
of the princess. |
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The photographers that were chasing Diana's car |
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Diana's driver |
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When did Princess Diana
die? |
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November 1997 |
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August 1996 |
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September 1994 |
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August 1997 |
| Part Four: Writing
Now, post your opinion on Princess Diana at PartyLand's discussion
forum on The News &
Current Events. If you're not sure what to say, go back to Part One of this
activity and respond to one of those questions. |
| Part Five: Web Links
To learn more about Princess Diana's life and death, check out these
links.
Diana
Princess of Wales--Brought to you by Freeality Internet Search, this site provides
lots of information on Diana. There are links to videos, photos, and essays.
Princess Diana
Tribute (from early royal life to her death)--Information on Diana's life and death,
including videos and speeches.
A Tribute to Diana,
Princess of Wales--A collection of pictures, from Diane Rosalee of Shreveport,
Lousiana. |
