Police Gazette – How significant was ….?
Independent task:
Produce a magazine in the style of the Police Gazette to explain why your chosen event or individual was significant. It must include at least 5 features from the list below, but you may do more if you have time.
What
A police report on a particular crime A photo fit poster with explanatory notes A script of a radio news report Interviews with eye-witnesses A crossword with related clues Factoids on key individuals involved in the crimes A ballad or song about the crime or criminals (in the style of ‘Let him dangle’ or ‘The Highwayman’) An annotated cartoon / photo relating to the crime or criminals A letters page A timeline of key events related to episode, e.g. similar crimes or government actions An obituary An imaginary newspaper front page An editorial
Possible topics may include:
Craig & Bentley Case (1953) Ruth Ellis Case (1955) Great Train Robbery (1963) Brighton Bombing (1984) The Miners’ Strike (1984-5) Brinks-MAT Robbery Poll Tax Riots (1990) Murder of Stephen Lawrence (1993) London Bombings (2005) London Riots (2011)
Extension task
Have a go at producing a Crimewatch style re-enactment of the crimes your describe