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Understanding the Rabbits
READING & UNDERSTANDING The Rabbits
1. In groups (or as a class) read The Rabbits
2. Discuss what the meaning of the book is
The meaning of the book is showing how the rabbits {eurpeans}mis treated the kangaroos which represented the aboriginals and how the rabbits spread and took over the land.
3. Make a list of some visual [...]
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Evaluate your contribution to the group and your own work ethic?
I contributed in many ways in the group by doing some research and also writing the cover letter and i have a good work ethic.
What did you find your strengths and weaknesses were?
My strengths are i am good at using the computer and i do [...]
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which part of the exposition are you responsible for?
Im doing the introduction part of the exposition.
What supplementary material are you using to back up your thesis points (your argument)?
Our group is going to use videos and images to back up our thesis point.
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Jornal entry
What is a exposition?
An exposition is an one sided argument.
What is a thesis point?
A thesis point highlights the main idea that will run through your work.
How is an exposition text type stuctured?
Introduction including the thesis.
Opening (question)
Body
Conclusion
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Are you staisfied with the groups progress so far?
Yes we have started on the cover letter and the preamble.
Who is not pulling their weight?
Everyone is so far all doing something.
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Journal entry 1
What are your frustrations?
My frustrations are that its its hard to find good info on the cover letter
How will you deal with these?
I delt with this by going to the cover letter tutorial.
What do you need to achieve this lesson?
To touch up the cover letter draft.
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Journal Entry 2
What significant moment in Indigenous History occurs this week?
The significant moment in Indegenous history that took place this morning in parliament was basically an apology to the stolen generation on behalf of parliament. Kevin Rudd spoke of the apology and touched the hearts of many aboriginals who now look forward to a brighter future [...]
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What did you achieve yesterday?
In social studies yesterday learnt how to conduct a group meeting and also learnt some of the keywords and terms .
What are you doing today?
In social studies today I hope to learn how to write a preamble and a cover letter and also start to gather more info on aboriginal history.
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