Active Learning Exercises
Lesson 7: W5-H: Summary of news article
Lesson 7: W5-H: Summary of news article
The newspaper article you are tasked with analyzing draws many parallels with the stories of Mencie and Dee. Both are migrant women of colour working low-paying jobs despite being labelled “essential” during the Covid-19 pandemic. Dee, in particular, is vocal in raising awareness of migrant workers’ overrepresentation in sectors of the economy that were particularly hit hard by Covid-19. An example of such a sector is the meatpacking industry. In Alberta, at the Cargill’s High River Plant large numbers of workers contracted Covid-19, often in what appears to be unsafe working conditions. The attached article is a great read that provides a detailed investigation into this specific situation.
Immigrant workers at Alberta meat plants vulnerable to dangerous conditions, research finds
The acronym W5-H stands for: Who, What, When, Where, Why and How. When reading a nonfiction text, it is essential to retain key facts. By breaking down textual information into 5 main parts, the reader is better equipped to understand the messaging and big ideas. In groups of 2 to 3, complete the following table.
Filipinos across Canada respond to pandemic
| Who
Who is the subject of the article? Who is involved? Does the title offer a clue?
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What
What happened? What are the issues/main ideas in this article? Does the title offer a clue? |
| When
When did the event take place? Is the timeframe linked to the beginning or middle of the pandemic? Is the event ongoing? |
Where
Where do the events take place? Can you provide specific locations? |
| Why
Why did the events happen? What were the causes of what happened? |
How
How did it take place? Are there opinions expressed in the story? How are these stories important? |
What would you do to alter the migrant worker experience in Canada? What changes would you make to the meatpacking industry or other high-risk job settings? You may want to consider paid sick leave, free covid-19 testing, and access to increased job security.