Selecting an Agriculture Issue of Interest Which issue will we tackle?

Mental Inventories What puzzles you about agriculture? What issues do you have that deal with agriculture? What do you think of that may offend you that is directed to agriculture?

How do I narrow my focus? What does the issue mean to you? What aspects would you study about the issue? How would knowing more or examining the issue affect your thoughts of the issue? What information would you gather that might help you think more deeply and concretely about the issue?

Discussing the issue… Which issues made their voice become more animated? Which issue made them gesture more? Which issue made them more physically and emotionally more enthusiastic?

Stems… How do/does Why would What happens when What is the role of ______in ______ What is the difference ________and ____ What causes How much

Identify the purpose of the issue- Why is this an issue? What do you think people feel that way? Why is the article written in a particular point of view? Is the purpose specifically stated? What examples from your text support your thoughts on the issue?