Assignment task:
Watch: Ted Talks: The danger of a single story
Questions: Create the answer yourself
1. What was the main message of the text you have chosen?
2. Why is the main message significant and relevant?
3. Why would you recommend this source to someone else? To answer this question, select and discuss one of the following communication strategies used in the text:
- The incorporation of their unique perspective, social location, or lived experience
- The development of a sound argument
- The logical structure of ideas
- The use of a compelling story
- The incorporation of descriptive details
- The inclusion of logical comparisons/ connections
- The use of inclusive and appropriate language
- The use of specific examples
- The development of an appropriate tone through word choice
Come up with long answers
- Introduction paragraph: Answer question 1 and provide the context your audience needs (i.e., your introduction should include: attention grabber, background information, and thesis statement).
- First body paragraph: Answer question 2.
- Second body paragraph: Answer question 3.
- Conclusion paragraph: Reiterate your opinion on why the source is worth being consumed by the GBC community.