Wed. Sept. 19

BR:

While researching in the library yesterday, what did your research reveal? What two elements are you comparing? What is your argument or claim between these two?

Agenda:

- Thesis Statement: Students will take notes on constructing a thesis statement for the compare and contrast essay. Students will identify basis elements in thesis statements. Students will be able to identify bad, better and best thesis statements.
- Thesis Brainstorm: Students will begin constructing their thesis statements.
- Research: In the library, students will continue researching their modern day topic which will be compared to elements of that in Beowulf.