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The USA in the Twentieth -Century: Why was JFK assassinated? Task Outcomes & Objectives

The USA in the Twentieth -Century: Why was JFK assassinated? Task Outcomes & Objectives � History � Key Stage 3 � C 20 th World What were the findings of the Warren Commission and how are they controversial? Objectives � To use evidence, from a variety of sources, to understand the differences between the Warren Commission findings and the conspiracy theories. Outcomes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Study the Wikipedia article on the Warren Commission and write four or five bullet-points in summary of the findings. Study the James Tague links and explain why he is so important to the whole case. Study the ‘JFK’ film poster and answer the questions to speculate as to the message Stone is trying to put across. Watch the courtroom scene from the film JFK and write four or five bullet-points in summary of Jim Garrison/Oliver Stones’ opinions. Explain, using bullet-points & images, what the ‘Magic Bullet’ Theory was, and what it says about the murder. Complete the Double-Bubble template to show similarities and differences between the findings of the Warren Commission and theory put forward in Stones’ ‘JFK’. Structured writing using Double-Bubble template as an Essay Plan. Image Source http: //www. vop. com/ news_images/jfk. jpg

The Warren Commission What were the findings of the ‘Warren Commission’? Source: http: //en.

The Warren Commission What were the findings of the ‘Warren Commission’? Source: http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Warren_Commission

Head for: http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Warren_Commission l l TASK ONE Summarise the main findings

Head for: http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Warren_Commission l l TASK ONE Summarise the main findings of the Warren Commission in 4 or 5 bullet-points:

Why is James Tague so important? l l l http: //www. jamestague. com/ http:

Why is James Tague so important? l l l http: //www. jamestague. com/ http: //en. wikipedia. org/ wiki/James_Tague What does the evidence provided by Tague mean, according to the Warren Commission findings? Source unknown: the author will be happy to acknowledge the source of this image as and when it becomes known.

‘JFK’ by Oliver Stone (1991) l l l Hollywood film. Based on true story

‘JFK’ by Oliver Stone (1991) l l l Hollywood film. Based on true story of Jim Garrison, played by Kevin Costner. Task: study the film poster – l l Does Stone believe the Warren Commission? How can you tell the message of the film? Source: http: //www. movieposter. com/posters/archive/main/36/MPW-18072

Watch the scene from ‘JFK’(chapters 34 -36 on the DVD) l l TASK TWO

Watch the scene from ‘JFK’(chapters 34 -36 on the DVD) l l TASK TWO Summarise theory put forward by Jim Garrison in 1969, in 4 or 5 bullet-points:

What was the ‘Magic Bullet’? (Explain using bullet-points and images)

What was the ‘Magic Bullet’? (Explain using bullet-points and images)

Compare & Contrast: The Warren Commission with Oliver Stones’ ‘JFK’(Annotate or right-click on the

Compare & Contrast: The Warren Commission with Oliver Stones’ ‘JFK’(Annotate or right-click on the auto-shapes and select ‘Add Text’. ) Image source: Source: http: // en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Warren_Commission Image source: http: //www. movieposter. com/posters/archive/main/36/MPW-18072

How did the findings of the Warren Commission differ from theories put forward by

How did the findings of the Warren Commission differ from theories put forward by Oliver Stone in the film ‘JFK’? l Write a structured answer to the question above, using the Double-Bubble template as an Essay Plan. l (Introduction – Hook) l Paragraph One – Things that the Warren Report said, that Stone didn’t say. l Paragraph Two – Things that Stone said, that disagreed with the Warren Report. l Paragraph Three – Things that both Warren and Stone agree upon. l (Conclusion – Summary)

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