{"id":304,"date":"2019-06-04T15:53:20","date_gmt":"2019-06-04T19:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.ryerson.ca\/iwacc\/?post_type=chapter&p=304"},"modified":"2020-10-06T08:50:26","modified_gmt":"2020-10-06T12:50:26","slug":"activity-5-writing-for-the-web","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/iwacc\/chapter\/activity-5-writing-for-the-web\/","title":{"raw":"Activity 5: Writing for the Web","rendered":"Activity 5: Writing for the Web"},"content":{"raw":"
\r\n\r\n\"\"For any website intended for use by a general audience<\/strong>, the level of language used should not exceed that which could be understood by a \u201clower-level high school\u201d reader. That is, language you might expect a grade 8 or 9 student, 12- to 15-years-old, to comprehend effectively on first reading. Some content developers may consider reading level an optional requirement, given WCAG 2.1, SC 3.1.5<\/strong> Reading Level is a Level AAA success criterion. When writing for a general audience, however, it is always a good idea to write using the simplest language possible as a way to reach the broadest audience. Simpler, more readable language is appreciated by even the most educated of readers. And for those with cognitive- or reading-related disabilities, as well as those reading in a second language, simple language is often required to ensure they understand what is being said.<\/span>\r\n
Key Point: <\/strong>Big words and complex language is not a sign of an intelligent writer. Writing with the simplest language possible, while getting the same message across, is a sign of a skilled writer.<\/div>\r\n

Activity<\/span><\/h2>\r\nIn this activity, you will be evaluating the reading level required to effectively understand a paragraph of text. You\u2019ll then revise the text to make it comply with the WCAG Reading Level requirement. <\/span>\r\n\r\nThis may involve:<\/span>\r\n