Pat sherbert, national math and science initiative a wellorganized, readable book that walks students through tricky concepts easily. This can prove to be difficult for multiple reasons. Start studying they say i say chapter 2 summarizing. In the first chapter of they say, i say by authors graff and birkenstein the authors start off the chapter by explaining the beneficial outcome of the writer or reader starting with what others say. So, metaphysics actually means the physics of physics and meta commentary translates to commentary about commentary. They say i say chapter 2 summarizing flashcards quizlet.
Contextualizing an argument in live class discussion this link blog post with works cited that adds a wonderful supplement to this chapter on how to respond to others responses in live discussion. Unmistakable examples and evidence of chaos are everywhere in evidence it seems. They say i say resources english resource guide for instructors. Dont assume your readers know what your view point is understanding an authors text can be challenging. Repeat yourself, but with a difference this strategy basically means repeat what youve said but say it differently. I feel like this is something i attempt to do, though my speaking style is usually pretty formal when i am discussing something that i have researched. If we legalize marijuana today, then society will find a new illegal substance. The authors of they say, i say just have a way of explaining that makes understanding a piece of cake. In a sense, they say i say is a variation on the my fair lady plot.
Consider a rising column of cigarette smoke writhing in twisting, untamed swirls or a banner snapping and flapping under the pressure of the wind. Transitions connect sentences together, specifically, transitions tell readers whether your text is echoing a previous sentence or paragraph, adding something to it, offering an example of it, generalizing from it, or modifying it they say i say p. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. They sayi say suggests that writing should be a blend between formal, academic writing and writing in more personal language.
They say i i say teaches students to use their own voicesto move from depending on the texts they read to conversing with those texts, from agreeing with the author to questioning what he or she says. Chapter 7 of they say, i say discusses the importance of so what and who cares. This link provides a downloadable pdf revision checklist for the argumentative essay. Chapter 1 they say starting with what others are saying summary. They say i say is a very helpful and informative book. Chapter 4tsis questions what strategies does the chapter outline for agreeing with an author. Chapter 11 they say, i say summary writing and rhetoric. Join our community just now to flow with the file they sayi say and make our shared file collection even more complete and exciting. Voice markers, as they are often called, are used to distinguish. Chapter 2 of they say, i s ay details key points that should be considered by a writer when summarizing a piece of writing. Choose a chapter of the say, i say and write a summary of its main ideas.
Ways to use metacommentary but my argument will do more than prove one. In this chapter we suggest that this same principle applies to writing about literature. To that end, this edition adds a new chapter on writing about literature to the. Chapter 12 offers a couple helpful points understand what motivates a writers argument. Response to chapter 4 in dont blame the eater by david zinczenko a number of kids are suing mc donalds fast food franchise for making them fat. So, right up front i am going to give a lot of credit to william barclays commentary on matthew. The chapter closes with the anguished cry, they didnt put up the cage. Chapter 12 chapter chapter 14 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 17 chapter 18 chapter 19 chapter 20. Commenting and building off others with summarized ideas are essential for making a sound argument but it is also important not. If you struggle understanding what the author is saying, translate it into your own words that. It gives a stepbystep on how to write a scientific paper, what to focus on, and how to present the information.
Starting with what others are saying 19 2 her point is. The overall theme of this chapter being able to determine what is motivating the author to write. Like all of the previous chapters, chapter 12 discussed some very important material. Right, you say that like youre going to win, i said smirking i was very confident that tony couldnt take it.
They say, i say summary and response chapters 4,5,6,and 7. Whether you are writing a furthermore comment that adds to what you have just said or a for. At the same time he sympathizes with the patrons because he once was overweight from eating at fast food restaurants. There are many things in this book that i did not know before i read it. Chapter one, they say, begins in a clever way, the writers graff and birkenstein attended a academic conference and listening to a speaker, a supposed dr. By teaching students to reduce every argument down to a singleissue conflict, graff and birkenstein inherently limit the possible insights that a writer can. It gives really good tips on ways to improve and make your essays better.
They say i say chapter 12 by larissa kranewitter on prezi. Even though i am not writing a scientific paper, i found this chapter to be helpful. Original paragraph we would even go so far as to suggest that after your first sentence, almost every sentence you write should refer back to previous statements in some way. Disgrace begins in cape town, south africa with our narrator telling us that by this point in his life, 52yearold professor david lurie has solved the problem of sex rather well 1. Please answer all questions with complete sentences and in your own words. Academic writing requires presenting your sources and your ideas effectively to readers. Some say male students often dominate class discussions. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video. Use examples and evidence form an opinion based on text build a bridge is it wrong for a vegetarian to eat animal crackers. Here i want a 100 word introduction to the chapter that offers a summary of the chapter andor ties the chapter in to the essay due on that day or an essay we have read previously in class. Today he thought it would be a great idea to fly to the statue of libertythe outside of it. I believe that jean anyon thinks that it is possible that the idea could be valid, but that there has not been enough proof. Whatever happened to personal responsibility, he asked. I disagree with eric schlosser point of view because, as recent research as shown, drugs and alcohol deaths are significantly increasing every year.
Analysis as ronnie recalls the events of the previous day, she refers to the phone call to her father as awful. Literary critics, after all, dont make assertions about literary works out of the blue. Chapter two explains very deeply on how to write a good summary. Its not only about summarizing what they say, but quoting their exact words. Often you can find very specific language which is hard for you to understand. I believe this because she sais while there has been considerable argumentation of these points there has been. Specifically, graff and birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer practice abstract principles of writing. I soon know who it is though when i hear louis say, bloody hell. Legalizing some drugs in todays society will play a major role in our future. I would like you to internalize the concepts of this book and apply them to your written responses.
Where not gona get shot, he said messing with the iron man suit. Author uses metacommentary to ward off potential skepticism example. They say, i say chapter june 8, 2010 pmkydd english 1102 leave a comment. What did you learn from reading this chapter, how will you apply its lessons to your writing in the future, and what lingering questions do you have about ideas. X presented to the audience and to them a talk that was clear but at the same time it caused confused and puzzled audience, including graff and. They say i say chapter 1 they say flashcards quizlet. They say i say chapter five and yet distinguishing what you say from what they say paragraph 1 1. Now lets move on to chapter 3 which is called the art of quoting. Though its true that not all texts follow this practice, we think its impor tant for all writers to master it before they depart from it. Lets return to our series, they say, i say, and we will find out together. You dont have nearly the patience for that, i said. Last night when we got back to the hotel tony had paid for the window and id just gone upstairs ad crashed. Because we are not in a facetoface class this quarter, i must rely on multiple methods to check your understanding of key course concepts.
They sayi say pages 115 posted on february 3, 2016 february 12, 2016 by alyssahinkle within the first few pages of they sayi say by gerald graff and cathy birkenstein, it is clear what this book is aiming to do for your writing abilities. They state the importance of summarizing others work but having it tie in with your own ideas. Examples of transitions from chapter 2 of the road to wigan pier by george orwell. It has helped me make my papers better and has helped me when i get stuck. They say i say chapter five and yet distinguishing what. Rather, they contribute to discussions and debates about. Pointing out some unnoticed evidence or line of reasoning that supports authors claims that the person hasnt even mentioned cite corroborating personal experience, or a situation not mentioned by x that. Contextualizing an argument in live class discussion. Chapter 11 of they say, i say focuses on oral discussions. The quiz questions here are based on your reading of chapter 1 they say in they say, i say 1928. In chapter 12 of they say, i say, i learned that it is important to fully analyze a text in order to understand the writers argument.
The single most important template that we focus on in this book is the they say. Where gona get shot, i said as i pulled on tonys jacket. Things such as, giving the reader enough information, taking an unbiased standpoint and referencing the text at hand in your summary should all be considered when writing a summary. I need to emphasize on what interested me the most from the author, but also not change what they said. X, a researcher who is presenting his thesis to a conference. Jean louise thinks to herself that hank is an undeniable part of her life even though she will never be anything more than his oldest friend.
This chapter focuses specifically on scientific writing. Example any of my friends can tell you that this program holds endless fascination for me. Graff and birkenstein 2010 sum up these questions the best when they state, regardless of how interesting a topic may be to you as a writer, readers always need to know what is at stake in a text and why they should care. The experiments of a group of scientists suggest that there are dangerous levels of chemical x in the ohio groundwater. Its important that i understand what the author said so that i wont make the mistake of just summarizing my views, thinking that. Jean louise goes to her fathers law office and sees hank. The moves that matter in academic writing second edition. According to the editors, what is so unusual about his speech, and what is the important lesson to be learned. We learn that he gets his jollies out by visiting a prostitute named soraya once a week, and that while he fulfills his desires with her, the sex is missing that wow factor. Demystifying academic conversation xvi introduction. Chapter 5 and yet in writing it is important to differentiate the various perspectives that may be presented and to be able to pick them out to indicate whose voice the writer is speaking in. One individual states their view in saying that this novel has certain flaws. The moves that matter in academic writing, gerald graff and cathy birkenstein provide templates designed to educate persuasive writing. In the second chapter of they say i say graff and birkenstein discuss the art of summarizing.