Inquire+and+Explore

**What Women Really do in the Bathroom p. 119**
defined steps of process introduced with inquiry - thesis statement explores other theories, not just writer's indefinite conclusion/ open ended does not have to be justified bias - okay?

**Rumor Has It p.127**
inquiry - what is an urban myth? definition? explain? Why - what is the purpose? concrete origin with more exploration who is the specific audience? participation track process to refute myth

**That is Disturbing! p.131**
process essential - brainstorm, graphic organizer, essay several drafts rant to more refined exploration start off writing research essential credibility of writer, use personal experience indefinite conclusion different directions


 * ===**Purpose**===

|| * indefinite inquiry and explore ask questions practice investigative skills - research overlap with take a stand/ persuasive stepping stone to more writing develop student curiosity - student based || open ended list, essay, inquire first and explore after || moves to more formal writing - explore can be authoritative or more open || incorporate research ||
 * ===Form=== || *research
 * ===Tone=== || * informal -inquiry, pre-writing
 * ===Focus=== || *student based

Example Writing
Throughout the ages, mankind has been troubled by a multitude of questions. Through perseverance and great intellectual curiosity, many of these questions have answers. Long have they pondered questions such as, "Why do girls take so long to get ready for a date?" This is something which frustrated boyfriends have been asking for generations. Arriving promptly on time to pick up their girlfriend, they are left waiting in the foyer for her to finish her primping and outfit decision process. "I just don't get it" says one disgruntled boyfriend, "It takes me two minutes to figure out what to wear. I look at my closet, and choose something. Why is it so hard for my girlfriend to do the same?" This question calls attention to the difficult tasks which women face on a day to day basis. There are so many social norms which women are expected to conform to and these make the daily decisions which they are faced with even more challenging. For example, there are certain times of the year where certain colors cannot be worn- like white shoes after Labor Day. This makes it very difficult for the female population, especially when the perfect outfit requires white shoes but the appropriate time for wearing them has already past. Also, it is incredibly important that everything a girl presents herself in is up to date and matches. Everything, from her hair and makeup to her outfit and purse, needs to be coordinated and look good together. There are a great deal of things that girls need to think about when they are getting ready. However, if all these factors are taken into account we will feel confident about ourselves all evening. You're girl will look her best and you will be happy to show her off throughout the night and you will be happier. So grit your teeth and bear it for a few more minutes so you can both be satisfied and happy for the entire evening.