Representations
Name a way the articles represent diversity
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E.g. The stimulus shows diversity as...
Identify a word or phrase that impacts how you see 'diversity' from the stimulus.
Points are just for identifying at this stage.
Identify a sequence, order, amount or placement of the content that impacts how you see 'diversity' from the stimulus.
E.g. How it starts and finishes, order of main topics, amount of quotes vs explanation, problem/solution.
Identify a word or phrase that makes a judgement or shares a belief of 'diversity' from the stimulus.
It could be "read between the lines"
E.g. "They didn't even have ramps" contains the belief that all businesses should have ramps by now.
Name another way the articles represent diversity
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E.g. The stimulus also makes diversity look like...
Identify a different word or phrase that impacts how you see 'diversity' from the stimulus.
Identify the word
Identify a 2nd sequence, order, amount or placement of the content that impacts how you see 'diversity' from the stimulus.
E.g. How it starts and finishes, order of main topics, amount of quotes vs explanation, problem/solution.
Identify a different word or phrase that makes a judgement or shares a belief of 'diversity' from the stimulus.
It could be "read between the lines"
E.g. "They didn't even have ramps" contains the belief that all businesses should have ramps by now.
Find an example of a choice the author made in their writing that demonstrates the 1st Rep
"A quote was found!"
Explain how the 1st word choice was used by the author to portray 'diversity' to the readers.
E.g. The word choice makes the reader feel sorry for Mr Schumi. It then shapes diversity to seem more relatable rather than about policies.
Explain how the 1st structure shapes how we see diversity in the stimulus.
It starts with... and finishes with... which makes the idea of diversity seem like an unwinnable war. This is because it's made to look possible, but then the author shuts it down with a negative quote at the end.
Explain an opinion/belief the writer has used in the stimulus to view diversity in a particular way.
The author talks about ramps as though they should be built in all businesses by now. This belief makes us see diversity as an expectation.
Find an example of a choice the author made in their writing that demonstrates the 2nd Rep
"A quote was found!"
Explain how the 2nd word choice contains meaning about diversity.
The 2nd word/phrase makes the reader see diversity as something that should be common already. It does this by exaggerating the obviousness of needing ramps.
Explain the 2nd use of structure in the articles that makes us see diversity differently.
E.g. The amount of quotes shows that it's not just an academic or policy idea, but a relatable, human issue. The author is conveying that diversity is important for everyone to value.
Explain a 2nd opinion/belief the author holds, as seen by what they say in the text, that shapes how we see diversity.
The author shares anecdotal evidence of people with disabilities having fewer sick days. This shapes diversity to have pros that can outweigh the cons.
Explain how the author used the "1st quote" to help the audience see diversity as "the 1st representation".
Must be specific and share how it created meaning, not just what it is.
Explain how persuasive or biased language influences the reader’s trust in the message.
If it's too one-sided, does it maintain trust?
Explain how changing the structure (e.g. moving a paragraph) would change the meaning about diversity.
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Explain how the author’s opinion positions the audience to agree or disagree, and how they do this.
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