## Step 5 - Task

Conspiracies and conspiracy theories are nothing new.

There have always been those who say we never landed on the moon and that climate change is a hoax. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, widely debunked conspiracies have moved from fringe to mainstream.

You are going to imagine that your class is going to have a debate.
Choose a conspiracy theory you have discussed in step 1.
The motion is: I believe that conspiracy theories about ...[your choice].... are valid.
Decide if you support or oppose the motion.
You are going to write your arguments in an essay format. (200-220 words).

1. Decide whether you agree or disagree.
2. Research your points: what does ‘valid’ mean? Is this for all conspiracy theories?
3. Organize your points logically making a good case.
4. The argument should be well-organised, with an introduction,
   main paragraph saying why they support / don’t support the idea,
   with some examples, and summing up with a conclusion.
5. Check your work.