The document instructs the reader to look at pictures of major historical events, choose 2-3 events, and write or record a voiceover interpretation of each event answering the questions "What was the event?" and "How do I know what happened?". It then provides examples interpreting the 9/11 attacks and the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, explaining what each event was and how the writer knows based on prior knowledge from other media and discussions.

1. Task
• In this task there will be some pictures of major
events that have happened in the past.
• Look at the events and think what happened
• Choose 2-3 pictures write about your interpretation
and understanding of the event or do a voiceover of
your interpretation of the event
• For voiceover use Quicktime new screen recording to
record your voice. (make sure the microphone is on)
• Ask yourself “What was the event?” and “How do I
know what happened?”
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historical events’
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3. 9/11 attack
“What was the event?” and “How do I know what happened?”
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4. 9/11:prior knowledge
I think that the event was that the leader of islamic
terrorist organization Al-Qaeda, Osama bin Laden,
ordered his men to highjack four planes. Two were
crashed into the north and south twin towers, one
crashed into the Pentagon (the HQ of the ministry
of defence) and the last crashed in the middle of
Pennsylvania. The one that crashed in Pennsylvania
didn’t harm anyone but probably was intended for
another target. I know this because I have seen
many references to 9/11 in other media.
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5. Nuclear bomb drop in
Hiroshima
“What was the event?” and “How do I know what happened?”
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6. hiroshima:
prior knowledge
The event was Hiroshima being bombed by the
USA to end WWII and eradicate the last of the
axis. Many people died and thousands more lost
their lives from cancer and injuries from the heat
and radiation. I know this because I read about it in
many books and my parents and friends talk to me
about it.
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