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John Smyth (barrister)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/john-smyth--barrister-

Step 2 · Questions

  1. 1. When was John Smyth (barrister) born?

  2. 2. When did John Smyth (barrister) die?

  3. 3. What was John Smyth (barrister)'s job?

  4. 4. What is the organizational affiliation?

  5. 5. Who was John Smyth?

  6. 6. What bad things did he do?

Step 3 · Words to know

Write what each word means, using the article.

  • Queen's Counsel (QC)

  • Institutional Cover-Up

  • Victim Advocacy

Step 4 · Two facts in your own words

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

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