Diamond in the Rough

• What has happened here?
• Where did the diamond come from?
• How long has it been here for?
• Has anyone seen in it yet? Did anyone see where it came from?
• Who might be the first person to discover it?
• What do you think they will do?
• What would you do if you discovered this?
• Role play the reactions of different people:
  • Owner of the house in the background
  • Farmer who owns the field
  • Local policeman
  • Local journalist
  • Geologist from the nearest university
  • Local businessman
  • Buyer at Tiffany&Co.
• What headline would you give this story in a newspaper?
• Write the article to accompany it. Include quotes from eyewitnesses and/or experts.

Credit: Erik Johansson
http://www.erikjohanssonphoto.com