1. Compare/Contrast Goals: Understand how to generate a thesis
Compare/Contrast
Goals:
Understand how to generate a thesis
Evaluate bullet lists and/or thesis statements
Continue to work on Paper 3

3. Possible thesis statements:
Similarities
Although both logos feature patriots, the newer version is completely updated.
… the newer version seems targeted to a younger, more energetic audience.
… the newer version is more versatile.
… the design of the newer logo gives it a more modern feel.
… changing the focus and the perspective in the new logo releases the potential energy of the old logo.
Team (Patriots)
Object (patriot)
Colors (red, white, blue)
Differences
Orientation (vertical / horizontal)
Compactness (square-ish / stretched)
Direction (front-facing / side-facing)
Object (whole person / head)
Colors (lighter blue / darker blue)
Level of detail (realistic / stylized)
Energy (potential / dynamic)
Age (old / modern)
Focus (football player / motion)
Appeal (older fans / younger fans)
Ease of drawing (hard / easy to draw)

4. 9/24 HW: summarize Monsanto articles, pp 683-704 and 875-79
9/29 Bring one-page summary/analysis of “Monsanto’s Harvest of Fear”; discuss in class
10/1 Bring one-page summary/analysis of “Does Monsanto Sue Farmers”; discuss in class
10/6 Bring bullet-point list of similarities and differences between Monsanto articles
10/8 Bring complete draft of Paper 3. HW: finish Paper 3 (Note: Parents’ Day is 10/10.)
10/13 Paper 3 (comparison) due (midterm week).
Use remaining class time to work on drafting Paper 3. You will bring a complete draft (i.e., at least 800 words) to class Thursday.

5. Moving forward on your draft of Paper #3
If your bullet list is too short, generate more points.
When you’re ready, generate some possible thesis statements.
Have a classmate evaluate each thesis.
Try to generate more possible statements, based on your lists.
If you have a draft, have a classmate check your thesis:
Is it reasonable? (Is it a complete sentence?)
Do you have enough data to support it?
If you have a draft, have a classmate check the rest of the draft:
Do you have adequate support for the thesis?
Does each paragraph have a clear topic sentence?
Does every topic sentence support the thesis?
Does every sentence support/explain/clarify the topic sentence?
Is each sentence grammatically & mechanically correct?