1. Unicellular vs. Multicellular Essay

2. Do Now Which of the following thesis statements is best and WHY?
Discuss with your table and then be prepared to answer
A) Bicycles are better than cars because they are lighter and faster on sidewalks.
B) A look at bicycles and cars in terms of their cost effectiveness, efficiency, and durability shows that bicycles are better options than cars in many situations
C) Although most people think cars are better than bicycles, there are situations when bicycles can outperform the automobile that succeeded it.

3. Do Now Which of the following thesis statements is best and WHY?
Discuss with your table and then be prepared to answer
A) Bicycles are better than cars because they are lighter and faster on sidewalks.
B) A look at bicycles and cars in terms of their cost effectiveness, efficiency, and durability shows that bicycles are better options than cars in many situations
C) Although most people think cars are better than bicycles, there are situations when bicycles can outperform the automobile that succeeded it.

4. What makes a good thesis statement?
See handout
The paper we are writing is a compare/contrast expository writing piece
Unicellular compared to Multicellular
Expository = explains something
Why are unicellular organisms like bacteria still around today even though more complex life has already evolved?
Use the formulas on your handout
A look at (objects of comparison) in terms of (the points of comparison) shows that (general finding)

5. Graphic Organizer
Use the graphic organizer for expository writing to organize your essay
Introduction:
Introduce uni/multi organisms
Thesis statement
Body
3 “categories” or points that you will be comparing
Ex. Reproduction
Details on the lines what are the benefits (+) for one organism type and what are the limitations (-) for the other organism type?
Conclusion
Reword opening paragraph
Reintroduce uni/multi organisms and review 3 points of comparrison
Due tomorrow (homework)

6. Examples of “points of comparison”
Reproduction
Specialization
Size
Development
Lifespan
Adaptation and evolution
Finding a mate
Nutrition requirements
Diversity of habitat
Division of labor
Exposure to external environment
Resistance to injury
Regeneration

7. Rough Draft
Type in google docs and share with
Title your document with the following format
First Name + Last Name Uni/Multi Essay
Ex. Donald Tran Uni/Multi Essay
Confusions from yesterday:
Part of your rubric requires you to explain why unicellular life still exists today
If you chose the perspective of multicellular organisms being better than unicellular organisms, include a rebuttal paragraph (or part of your closing) that acknowledges at least 3 ways unicellular organisms are better at surviving)

8. Conferences/ Final Draft
Peer review (Monday do now)
Teacher review
Submission of final draft (Monday end of period)