In Munich, Germany, something strange has happened at three cemeteries: Waldfriedhof, Sendlinger Friedhof, and Friedhof Solln. More than 1,000 stickers have been stuck on gravestones and wooden crosses, which has led to an investigation by the local police. These stickers have QR codes that, when scanned with a phone, show information about the person buried there, like their name and where their grave is located.

The stickers are about 5×3.5 centimeters in size, which is roughly the size of a small business card. They have been found on both old gravestones and newer ones that often just have a simple wooden cross. This strange action has caused a lot of questions among people in the community and the police because there doesn’t seem to be a clear reason or pattern for why the stickers were placed there.

Police spokesperson Christian Drexler mentioned that the investigation is still going on, and they haven't found any links between the graves that have stickers. He pointed out that the stickers are placed randomly, with some on gravestones that have been there for many years and others on newer graves. This randomness is making it harder for the police to figure out who is behind this.

Authorities are asking the public for help. They want anyone who might have seen someone putting up these stickers to reach out to the cemetery administration. This effort is meant to gather more information that could help them find the people responsible for this unusual situation. As the investigation continues, many in the community are wondering why these stickers were put there in the first place, raising questions about respect for the deceased and their families.

Original news source: Mysterious QR code stickers appear on more than 1,000 graves in Munich (Sky News)

– CHARADES
Instructions: Divide the class into small groups. Each group takes turns acting out different scenarios related to the article, such as "police investigating," "community discussing," or "someone scanning a QR code." The other groups will guess what the scenario is. This will help students practice vocabulary and speaking skills.
– MIND MAP
Instructions: On a large piece of paper or a whiteboard, create a mind map centered around the topic of cemeteries and the unusual sticker phenomenon. Students will brainstorm related words, ideas, and questions they have about the article. Encourage them to think critically and add as many connections as possible.
– OPINION POLL
Instructions: Pose the question, "What do you think about placing stickers on gravestones?" Students will walk around the class and ask their classmates for their opinions. They should tally the results and prepare a brief summary to share with the class, practicing their speaking and listening skills.
– HEADLINE CREATION
Instructions: Ask students to come up with catchy headlines for the article. They should think about what would grab a reader's attention and summarize the main idea effectively. Once they create their headlines, they can share them with the class, fostering creativity and writing skills.
– TWO TRUTHS AND A LIE
Instructions: Each student will come up with two true statements and one false statement related to the article's content (e.g., facts about cemeteries, QR codes, or the investigation). They will share their statements with a partner, who must guess which one is the lie. This activity encourages critical thinking and comprehension of the article.

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1. What is your opinion on putting stickers on gravestones? Do you think it's respectful or disrespectful? Why?
2. How would you feel if you found a sticker on a loved one's grave?
3. Do you think using technology, like QR codes, is a good way to remember people who have passed away? Why or why not?
4. What is a tradition in your culture for honoring the dead?
5. How do you think the community in Munich feels about these stickers?
6. Do you like the idea of learning about someone’s life through a QR code? Why or why not?
7. What would you do if you saw someone placing stickers on gravestones?
8. Do you think the police should focus on investigating this situation? Why or why not?
9. How would you feel if you were a family member of someone whose grave was stickered?
10. What is a way to show respect for someone who has died in your opinion?
11. Do you think there should be rules about what can be placed on gravestones? Why or why not?
12. How do you feel about the randomness of the sticker placements? Does it change your view on the situation?
13. What do you think motivates people to do unusual things like this?
14. Do you think the stickers could help people remember the deceased better? Why or why not?
15. How would you react if you were asked to help the police with this investigation?

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