John Pilger

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/john-pilger

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was John Pilger born?October 9, 1939
2. Where was John Pilger born?Sydney, Australia
3. What is the primary base of operations?Britain (from 1962)
4. What is the documentary film count?Over 50 films produced
5. Who is John Pilger?John Pilger is an Australian journalist and filmmaker who tells important stories from around the world.
6. What kind of stories does John Pilger write about?He writes about wars, foreign policy, and the treatment of Indigenous Australians.

Investigative Journalism: A type of journalism where reporters deeply research a topic, often uncovering hidden information or wrongdoing.
Imperialism: A policy or ideology of extending a country's rule over foreign nations, often for economic or political gain.
Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
Counter-narrative: A story or perspective that challenges or opposes a dominant or widely accepted narrative.