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We can also use grouping maps to show relationships between statements.  Let's try that now.

Exercise 2

1. Make a Rationale Grouping Map to show relationships between these statements:

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Hints:

• Put concrete examples on the lowest level
• Ideas on the lowest level are examples of the ideas one level above them in that branch: they 'unpack' the higher level idea, or help us to understand it in greater depth
• The most general idea belongs at the top level: this is the largest category that contains all the others
• You won't need to add an extra box for this exercise

2. Check your work against the model.

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