Informal Writing #4

Directions: Write an informal response to the prompt below. The

response should be a minimum of 350 words andno more than 500 words.
Because this is an informal response, I will not be grading for grammar and
mechanics. This does not mean you should not turn in your best work.
Remember, this is academic writing. This writing will count as a homework
grade. Include your word count at the bottom of the page.
Prompt: You will be combining the two previous lab efforts in to one,
larger Informal Writing (#4) which you will turn in to me for a homework
grade. What I'd like you to do today is examine how each of these two
articles differ rhetoricallyin their approach to the same topic. Consider
these questions:

How does each author "handle" the current event via stance, tone,
purpose, etc.?

In what ways do the two authors approach the event in similiar

rhetorical ways?

Does the author's rhetorical treatment of the current event indicate

a level of bias or subjective feeling one way or the other?
Note: Although I have never asked you to write a structured informal
writing before, for this paper you should have an intro, a specific,
argumentative thesis, at least three body paragaphs, and a conclusion. As
with other informal writings, I will not be grading this specifically for
grammar. I will be looking at content. This is due at the end of lab.