UNIT 1:

EXERCISE 2



TEXTS THAT SUIT YOUR AUDIENCE

     Decide what makes each of the following texts more or less readable, in the senses introduced in the preceding exercise. Take notes while you are reading.  To brainstorm about each text, post your ideas in the Brainstorming Forum.   If you prefer not to brainstorm, go directly to the Questions for suggestions about each text.

TEXT M:  "Die Ente im Stechschritt"
     Source:  Süddeutsche Zeitung, 82 (10 April 1997): 15

 Questions on Text M

TEXT N:  "Streicheln im virtuellen Leben"
     Source:  Süddeutsche Zeitung, 82 (10 April 1997): 3

 Questions on Text N

TEXT O:  "Heiraten und Bekanntschaften"
     Source:  Süddeutsche Zeitung, 73 (29-31 March 1997): 49

 Questions on Text O


BRAINSTORMING

 REVIEW OF PART 1, UNIT 1:  What makes texts readable?