They Say Cyber-Assignment Post
Post your essays here.
Today in class we shared our responses to They Say, exercise 1 & 2. Post the essay responses to 2 here, and if anyone completed them both, post 1 as well.
Handouts: Literature Circle job descriptions. Read it over and decide on 3 positions you could live with. Some groups are too small, enlerge them to at least 5-7 persons tomorrow.
If your group is not a good fit, migrate. Let me know. You want to be intellectually challenged. If you need help with a fit, I can place you.
A few students didn't have their materials and/or had not completed the reading. If ever you are not prepared, sit alone and catch up.
Reading from Mighty is to read up to page 27. This includes the prologue. By Thursday morning everyone should have watched the film: Pray the Devil Back to Hell. The link is: http://video.pbs.org/video/2155873888
I gave a brief description of how to write a reading log. The log is cumulative. If it is easier to write it in a journal do so and bring to class. Typed is better, but you can use a notebook.
The purpose of the notes is to prepare oneself for the discussion and to have material already processed when it comes time to decide on a topic for the essay. You will already have your evidence.
Make sure all the notes include page references. I have a log reference I like. When I find the book, I will make copies.
Here is a sample note:
Date
Source: Name of Book
Page numbers covered
1. Brief summary of passage.
2. Vocabulary words plus definitions
3. List of characters and their bios (who are these people? Why are they in the story? Are they experts? If so, what is their expertise?
You will add to this list as the story unfolds for the more important characters
4. Questions you might have for the author
5. Questions that arise from the reading perhaps related to cultural context, historic context
6. You can also note the Lit. Circle descriptions and whatever your position is, add this to the notes as well.
Post your essays here.
Today in class we shared our responses to They Say, exercise 1 & 2. Post the essay responses to 2 here, and if anyone completed them both, post 1 as well.
Handouts: Literature Circle job descriptions. Read it over and decide on 3 positions you could live with. Some groups are too small, enlerge them to at least 5-7 persons tomorrow.
If your group is not a good fit, migrate. Let me know. You want to be intellectually challenged. If you need help with a fit, I can place you.
A few students didn't have their materials and/or had not completed the reading. If ever you are not prepared, sit alone and catch up.
Reading from Mighty is to read up to page 27. This includes the prologue. By Thursday morning everyone should have watched the film: Pray the Devil Back to Hell. The link is: http://video.pbs.org/video/2155873888
I gave a brief description of how to write a reading log. The log is cumulative. If it is easier to write it in a journal do so and bring to class. Typed is better, but you can use a notebook.
The purpose of the notes is to prepare oneself for the discussion and to have material already processed when it comes time to decide on a topic for the essay. You will already have your evidence.
Make sure all the notes include page references. I have a log reference I like. When I find the book, I will make copies.
Here is a sample note:
Date
Source: Name of Book
Page numbers covered
1. Brief summary of passage.
2. Vocabulary words plus definitions
3. List of characters and their bios (who are these people? Why are they in the story? Are they experts? If so, what is their expertise?
You will add to this list as the story unfolds for the more important characters
4. Questions you might have for the author
5. Questions that arise from the reading perhaps related to cultural context, historic context
6. You can also note the Lit. Circle descriptions and whatever your position is, add this to the notes as well.
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Exercise No. 1
Susan Kelly
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
"Salsa"
It is very common to hear people say that salsa music originated in New York City. They see this dance style, this music, really getting it's start in the 1970's when you heard of popular musicians like Willie Colon and Ray Barretto. However the roots of salsa in fact did not come from New York City, neither the dance style nor the music. On the contrary, salsa is actually a blend of different traditional folkloric dance forms and musical styles that were brought to Cuba from Spain and Western Africa. For the truth is salsa music is the cultural expression of urban Latin American people, while I agree that puertoricans from New York City were key in popularizing salsa music I don't agree that it was invented there. In this essay, then, investigating the history of Latin People from Cuba, Western Africa, South America and New York in the context of traditions in dance, will give us a more accurate understanding of the 'invention of salsa'.
Savannah Conley
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
They Say I Say
Exercise #1
Many people in the United States believe that immigration is to blame for the absence of jobs, the over crowded schools, and believe that they benefit from our paid taxes while they don't pay taxes. But what people often over look is, what jobs they take and do for our society and the benefits they don't receive. Despite the fact, that many people believe most immigrants take our jobs, they often take jobs that American citizens don't take. They often take manual labor jobs, that pay under the table, with often bad conditions. And unlike the popular common belief, schools are over crowded because of the budget cuts, that the government makes. Its the governments decision where they put their money, which in the past few years has been towards the military, not public schools. Although many are under the impression immigrants don't pay taxes, they do through property and purchasing taxes. In this paper I will prove and convince you that immigrants aren't as large of an issue as politicians make out to be in this nation.
Savannah Conley
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
They Say I Say
Exercise #2
In the introduction to “They Say / I Say” : The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to help structure and formulate academic writing. Specifically Graff and Birkenstein, argue that the templates they offer also to push student writer to step out of the box and write in a way they may no have come to think of with out the help of the template that provides structure; contrary to certain instructors beliefs that it structures writers too much and doesn't allow such creativity. They believe that besides organizing the student or writer’s thoughts it also brings concepts and ideas to the table. The template provides structure for quotes, arguments, framing, including evidence and so much more.; these concepts bring about richer and more complex works of writing.
I have mixed feelings. in my view, the types of templates that the authors recommend can be helpful in the very ways the authors express, but I also believe that if the writer, or the student are not creative or aren't out of the box thinkers, the template wont change that. I believe that the creativeness need to come from the writer, and that the template can only offer a structure for those ideas, not the ideas them selves.
Stephen Yang
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
They Say I Say
Exercise #2
In the introduction to "They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy provide templates designed to help beginner writers to better understand how to write about their own viewpoints and ideas while responding to other viewpoints. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argues that the types of writing templates they offer help introduce the world of academic thinking, writing, and also the world of civic discourse and work. As the authors themselves put it, "Rather than focus solely on abstract principles of writing, then, this book offers model templates that help you to put these principles directly to practice." Although some people believe that making a statement that everybody would agree with would be good writing, Graff and Birkenstein insist that statements that stir up controversy are the more passionate in writing and answer the questions of so what and who cares. In sum, then, their view is that stating your own ideas to others is the structure of academic writing.
I agree.In my view, the types of templates that the authors recommend are effective in essay writing in general. For instance, many people in my previous English classes and myself wrote essays challenging the status quo. In addition, other great leaders wrote or spoke about topics that not everybody agrees on. Some might object, of course, on the grounds that not everybody is successful in academic or work because of lack of intelligence. Yet I agree that success comes from both effort, moral, and intelligence. Overall, then, I believe that only the real ones who are successful are those who refuse to become a sheep in the crowd and become a wolf in today's competitive world.
Colleen Low
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
28 January 2012
Short Essay “They Say, I Say” Templates
In the introduction to “They Say/I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and, Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to help students facilitate an academic writing structure and conversation by demonstrating basic moves, that many experienced writers use. Specifically Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer will result in the ability to better support their ideas, and aid in the creation of their own ideas. Graff and Birskenstein insist that these tools will develop a progressive ease with concepts in their writings. Although some people believe that utilizing these pre-formulated templates will make their writing dull and lifeless, in which a student uses the term, robot, to imply his immediate reaction, these templates will allow the student to formally state, qualify and support their points of view. As the authors themselves put it, “creativity and originality lie not in the avoidance of established forms but in the imaginative use of them” (Graff and Birkenstein 11). In sum, then, their view is that the templates will help clarify the moves, to which ideas and responses are easily formed, in an intellectual sphere.
In my view, the types of templates that the authors recommend are quite interesting, and it is appealing that great writers, and other intellects use many. For instance, Martin Luther King’s rebuttal to the clergymen, who expressed their negative reaction to King’s civil rights protest to which he lead. It was impressive of King to have paraphrased the clergymen’s reaction and responded with the actual problem that led to the protests. Thus stating his concerns and through reasoning, he was able to express his point of view. In addition, it was a great source to use in a response to an opposition and elucidated an example in the book, “on agreeing but with a difference.” Initially, I would argue that the templates could be placed in list form, so it would be easier to apply while writing. However, when reading the templates in context, I am able to see the advantages. Overall, then, I believe that practicing the templates will aid in a more effective, elevated writings and produce inventions for the writer. It is important to what you say, but the templates shows how one states makes for a more powerful idea and establishes a “reason for being” (Graff and Birkenstein 4), that leads the writer to develop an impressionable point of view in academic writing.
Colleen Low
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
Essay # 1. page 14 Extra Credit
There have been a few incidences, to which I have encountered pejoratives views toward people who are gay. Their negative views of homosexuality concerns their sexual behavior rather than how good they are, which stems from their traditional attitude of what couples should be. However, the most vehement reactions have been from individuals who are very religiously affiliated, which does and does not surprise me. Their ability to quote the Bible, that being gay is bad, however, it also states that, “we should love another” in the Bible. I use interracial marriages to explain similarities in the wrongful attitudes of their negative opinions. On the one hand they have no objection to this issue, so I show query of why it differs and on the other hand, they say it is different. On the contrary, their rejection of gay choice is due to the fact, that, they believe things must be what is considered normal and what they formally know as true because of what has been taught. For the truth is, we mustn’t follow “the herd mentality,” to any idea or action, especially to specific groups. We should act upon the character of individuals not based on color, sexual preference, and socioeconomic. People mustn’t judge others for being themselves, especially if they are positive and caring and not to just one group, but to all. In many cases, it takes time for people to become open and accept differing ideas, and see that negativity only begets negativity. Loving-kindness is what is needed in cases like this particular one and perhaps with the majority.
Mike Lieu
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
30, January 2012
1.) People see football players as nothing more than dumb jocks, however this is not always the case. On the contrary, colleges offer awards to the players who can maintain above average GPAs, thereby proving that a football player can have both brains and brawn. So, although the common belief is that football players are nothing more than muscle heads, the truth of the matter is that it takes intelligence, as well as physical perseverance, to play football well.
2.) In the introduction to "They Say/ I say" Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to help writers organize their thoughts, or help students that are unsure of what to write. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates that they provide represent advanced thinking and writing, and it takes a lot of practice to successfully use them. Although some people believe that the templates take away their creativity, Graff and Birkenstein insist that the templates help one's writing become more original and structures. In sum, then, their view is that using these templates will help improve any writer's skill beyond what it ever was before.
I agree with the authors of this book. In my view, the types of templates that the authors recommend help give writers direction, and help prevent writer's block. For instance, as I write this, I follow the template and with its guidance, I am able to write without getting stuck. Although some object on the grounds that these templates prevent creative, in reality they are helpful. Overall, then, I believe the templates are a useful writing tool.
Abel Abyu
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
They Say/I Say
Exercise #1
The term "renewable energy" tends to be synonymous with "tree-hugger" in many people's minds. Humans view renewable energy means as a gimmick that will fade like most fads, but its followers are dedicated to incorporating green living as an essential part of their daily rituals for an abstract goal of "recycle, renew, reuse." On the other hand, few renewable energy supporters choose their lifestyle just to follow the crowd. However, many of these supposed green-living advocates are actually independent thinkers, concerned citizens and compassionate human beings. Honestly, there are many very good reasons for giving up plastic, and using renewable energy means. Perhaps the best reasons are to improve the environment, to encourage recycling, or to enhance one's own environment. In this piece, thus, closely examining a renewable energy lifestyle as compared to one that isn't will show that renewable energy is clearly the better notion for sustaining the Earth and all it's inhabitants.
Exercise #2
In the introduction to "They Say/I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to help writers, especially 1st year academic writers, to respond to other writers, instead of just repeating what is written. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the type of writing templates they offer help produce well-rounded thinkers and better academic writers. As the authors themselves put it, "...good argumentative writing begins not with an act of assertion but an act of listening, of putting ourselves in the shoes of those who think differently from us." Although some people believe otherwise, Graff and Birkenstein insist that this type of writing "thereby performs the meaningful task of supporting, correcting, or complicating that other view." In sum, their view is that becoming a better writer means becoming a better listener/reader. I have mixed feelings. In my view, the types of templates that the authors recommend may or may not assist. For instance, these new methods maybe unfamiliar to some, like myself. In addition, learning a new concept takes time. Some might object, of course, on the grounds that this book has immensely helped their writing. Yet I would argue that people learn differently, at different paces/ Overall, then, I believe you must try for yourself- an important point to make given this book's accolades.
Amy Srimoukda
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
28 January 2012
In the introduction to “ They say/ I say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to help students organize their thoughts and put it into their writing. It also helps student whom don't know what to say or they have problems finding enough things to say. Students often feel that what they say do not need to be argued and they think that their own beliefs are self-evident. Using the templates can also help students generate ideas and further their discussion with others. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer have some potential in opening up and clarifying many academic conversations. They concluded that all of the writers tend to rely on a certain stock of formula that they didn't invent themselves. Students can then use the structured templates and even generate what they want to say. After they have used this in letting their students use the templates, the students that have struggled in their writing, whether it is with organizing their thoughts, or even trying to think of something to say, their students improved significantly in their writing. As the authors themselves put it “they focus writers' attention not just on what is being said, but on the forms that structures what is being said. In other words, they make students more conscious of the rhetorical patterns that are key to academic success but often pass under the classroom radar.” Although some people believe that the formulaic device are representing an instructional way that encourages passive learning or even lead students to put their own writing on automatic pilot, whereas Graff and Birkenstein insisted that they think that it is an understandable reaction to how it may seem like it is encouraging passivity and drain the writing of its creativity and the dynamical relations to the social world. It may also seem that it is troublesome for students because it may prevent students from ever learning on their own and at times, seasoned writers can catch onto the moves from the templates unconsciously through their reading and yet many other students may not. In sum, then, their view is the types of templates that the authors recommended that the students may need to see those moves that represented in explicit ways the templates may provide. I agree. In my view, the types of templates that the authors recommended are rather, in my view, they seem to be pretty helpful for students that do not know how to start off their papers or conversations in a better or a more effective approach. For instance, on how the authors' approach the idea of “they say; I say,” like how you state what someone else had just said, along with some facts. Then you state what you have to say about the subject and then provide your evidence. In addition, these templates are great guidelines in helping us students organize and write our paper in a better and more organized form. Some might object, of course, on the grounds that these templates that the authors' provided are not a good use for students and will make student not have the encouragement to learn on their own. Yet I would argue that in some cases it may be said about some students. Overall, then, I believe that in using these templates we may have a better understanding of putting together a very successful paper -an important point to make given that we students will have many more papers and conversations to come with in the future and these templates will be of great use.
Jovita V. Wechsler
Prof. Wanda Sabir
English 1A
Assignment: They Say/ I Say, pg. 14-15, excercises: 1 & 2
1/30/2012
1. For the past couple of years there are a few developing countries that have been in teh spotlight for their economic growth in troubling times like these, many claiming that they are the countries of the future. They see numbers, statistics and all the media frenzy, talking about how these countries are ascending economically and a new kind of world order, but there is so much more to be done. However, seeing as they are at a strong point economically, things such as transportation, logistics, infrastructure, political transparency, and better quality education can be achieved. On the contrary some countries are not moving fast enough when it is much needed, Brazil, for example. For the truth is that Brazil has a long history of corrupt politicians, corrupt system and a very poor management of the vast country. Perhaps it is not only the politics that stand in the way, also the culture migth be an obstacle, since the people are not politically involved, or even aware of how the system works and not doing much to change that. In this essay, then, it becomes clear that to be a major power in the market it depends on who moves the fastest, invests smartly and has the flexibility and open mindedness to evolve.
2. In the introduction to the book "They Say/ I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writting,, written by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein, they share their experiences and then show templates and how they can be applied to help someone organize their writting and thought process. Graff and Birkenstein also show that their are students who do not have the experience that is needed at a college level, so they give these templates as a platform for students to have something to start with and built the rest by themselves. As the authors themselves put it, "While the templates we offer in this book can be used to structure your writting at a sentence level, they can also be expanded as needed to almost any length...". Although some people argue that templates may stifle the creativity or even limit the student's writting, the authors insist that one does not simply fill in the blanks, one needs some practice to be able to use them successfully and that the templates in the book "...will actually help your writting become more original and creative, not less."
I agree. The way I see it is that we will use the templates, maybe repeating verbatim, or as an organizing structure, or thought organizer, and with the constant use of the templates one will be able to form essays without needing the templates because of the practice and repetition. Sooner or later, one will be able to think, analyze and critic on their own. For instance, one can use these templates and put in their own topic, and compare to other essays and see that each one is completely different, only with a certain pattern of thought. Others can counterargue that one can become dependent on the templates and actually do very poorly intellectually. In response to that I see them as a tool that will help us know what we need and improve our search, therefore making us intellectually powerful and capable of debating the subject that is being discussed. In the long term, the consistent use of this book will enable us to have better writting and thought in general.
Exercise 2, “They Say / I Say”
Susan Kelly
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
In the Introduction to “They Say / I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to give the inexperienced writer tools and writing formulas that can help provoke thought and help organize the writer’s ideas. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer suggest a way of formatting how you say what it is you want to say. As the authors themselves put it “templates do more than organize students’ ideas; they help bring those ideas into existence”. Although some people believe the tools this book offers can instead dwarf writing of its creativity or make everyone’s writing sound the same Graff and Birkenstein insist that you are not creative by avoiding the use of such templates instead you are creative in the way that you use them. In sum, then, their view is that when these formulas or templates are put into practice they become an unconscious skill of the writer and will not only help you successfully enter the world of academic thinking and writing but also encourage you to become a critical intellectual thinker who can participate actively and confidently in debates and conversations of your world.
Ana Vasquez
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
January 30 2012
Exercise #1
In high school, a lot of times athletes are judged as being bullies, and most typically "dumb muscle head" jocks. As funny as it sounds its true. However, this is not necessarily always true. A lot of the times these"dumb jocks" are the nicest and smartest kids. These athletes get judged because usually jocks get described as dumb and mean in movies and social networks. So even though most of the time athletes are being judged and are said to be "dumb muscle heads" sometimes these are the brightest people you can meet.
Exercise #2
In the book"They say, I say" introduction Graff and Birkstein provide us with templates that are designed to help us students "writers" organize our words and and thoughts down on paper. They also explain that templates help students know what and how to write out a template. Both Graff and Birkstein argue that the templates they show us represent a high level of thinking and writing,and that it takes practice to know how to use the templates properly.
I agree with both these authors, because templates have been useful to me in the past when writing essays, but it does take time to organize them and figure out how to use them without making a mistake.Templates are a good sense of tool that all writers should utilize.
Daniel Escudero-Whitney
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
They Say / I Say
Exercise 2
In our fabulous new textbook "They Say / I Say" : The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to better structure and formulate
college-level academic writing. To defend their position, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the templates they present push the student to explore and transcend their limits in order to write in
such a way that would not have otherwise come to the inexperienced writer. Some English professors will argue that writing with templates limits creativity or just becomes a crutch. The authors
insist that their tools will help the student to hone their writing skills through practice, not just preaching.
I believe that the biggest problem the student writer encounters is being able to write anything at all. I am sure that I am not the only one that has spent countless hours just trying to figure
out how to get started. That is the beauty of the template; it gets you started on your work! In the process of using a template you find your writing mind will begin to choose its own words and
eventually break through the device. Before you can find your voice on the page you must learn how to use it.
Daniel Escudero-Whitney
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
They Say / I Say
Exercise 2
In our fabulous new textbook "They Say / I Say" : The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to better structure and formulate
college-level academic writing. To defend their position, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the templates they present push the student to explore and transcend their limits in order to write in
such a way that would not have otherwise come to the inexperienced writer. Some English professors will argue that writing with templates limits creativity or just becomes a crutch. The authors
insist that their tools will help the student to hone their writing skills through practice.
I believe that the biggest problem the student writer encounters is being able to write anything at all. I am sure that I am not the only one that has spent countless hours just trying to figure
out how to get started. That is the beauty of the template; it gets you started on your work! In the process of using a template you find your writing mind will begin to choose its own words and
eventually break through the device. Before you can find your voice on the page you must learn how to use it.
Hoan Vu
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A assignment #2
30 January 2012
The rationale of the templates
Some students are struggling with organize their thoughts or expressing them writing. The templates give those students a path or formula to follow, this makes expressing ideas more easily and more agreeable. With the template students can focus on the specific thoughts and develop ideas from it. To fill in the blanks in the templates, students only have to focus in the choice for the best and logical answers, this sometimes make the most difficult questions become simple and doable. The template prompts students to make move otherwise they would not make themselves, and it helps students who are unsure what to say. Templates open the door for ideas for both those who agree and those who disagree, because it has places for both. The templates bring out aspects of students thoughts that they are not aware of, it shows the student what to think and focus on. Templates help writers summarized what someone else says, that would be the “they say” part, it helps writer to make shift from a source’s view to the writer’s own view.
In my opinion; Templates in this book are helpful, may be in time, after I become familiar and fluent with the templates, I will create my own. I consider templates are guide line to engage in a conversation or an argument. The templates are prefabricated, but students don’t have to limit to its restrictions, he or she can expand it to fit the purpose of their own. Some disagree that templates put student into an autopilot mode, to some degree I agree, but I think it sets a standard for writing. If everyone follow the same rule, the argument will be more effective and more clear. The templates are useful when disagree or agree.
Ngoc Huynh
Wanda Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
“They Say, I Say” Exercise #2 Page 15
In the Introduction to "They Say, I Say":The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to give students a guideline to begin writing and sharing ideas. Graff and Birkenstein want to teach us to be able to enter a conversation by understanding what is being said about the topic of discussion. After understanding what is being stated, we should be able to summarize it. By knowing what is going on, we should be able to give a response, our point of view and our opinion in accordance to the topic. Not only should we be able to summarize and and give a response, we should know how to transition into the conversation. The authors provide us with two pictures that show good transitioning to the conversation. When setting up a transition, we want our audience to understand and give their opinion rather than being confused and/or wonder why we are saying what we are saying.
Graff and Birkenstein also argue that having templates is a helpful tool. They bring up that there are some teachers that will argue against using templates because they believe that templates may "stifle creativity". They stated that templates are structures just like everything else. It is a basic that is to be mastered, and once mastered, then the individual may incorporate their own thoughts into the writing. The authors also clear up the concern that using these templates may be plagiarism. They argue that "we are, after all, asking you to use language in your writing that isn't your own - language that you 'borrow' or, to put it less delicately, steal from other writers." Then there is a section in the book that is titled "Putting In Your Oar" means that you will be able to think critically so that you can join into conversations and have complex debates.
There are topics that I agree with and then topics I am unsure about, Ihave mixed feelings for. Graff and Birenstein say that when entering into a conversation or debate, we must have some kind of transition and good transitioning is very important. I agree with this statement and will definitely incorporate this method into daily language use. I have personal experience where I come into a conversation and the flow of the talk just changes when I enter. There is always an awkward pause and sometimes people ignore my comment and continue on. I hope I will remember to use this method and see some changes. The concern that these templates may stifle a students creativity is where I am unsure about. I do believe that the templates will encourage students to use them more often because they don't know where to start. There will be students that use the templates and when the templates end, they may not know what else to write. I also question, will they understand their own writing or will they be passionate in their writing. They may lack passion because the words aren't coming from their heart. However, on the other hand, Graff and Birkenstien does make a valid point saying that these templates is just suppose to help a student gain momentum in their writing. I do agree that some students will read and understand what and how to begin their writing. They say that after the templates have been mastered then improvision will come into play. I think they made a wonderful argument when they pointed out the fact that we are asked to write in a language that we didn't come up with on our own, so it is ok to have guidelines and a structure to follow.
I am excited to read more about what Graff and Birkenstien has in store.
Kenneth Magno
Professor Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
In the introduction to "They Say / I Say": The moves that matter in Academic writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to help one compose and organize their thoughts in a manner which is clear and concise for the reader. Specifically, Graff and Birkentein argue that the types of writing templates they offer help one understand and see how certain thoughts are processed. And help introduce the world of literature in a nice and simple manner. Although some people believe that templates take away the creativity and turn their writings into dull lifeless entires. Graff and Birkenstein insist that templates help form a well structured, stable writing. In the sum, then, their views is that using writing templates are guaranteed to help improve the writing skills of many who lack a lucid and systematized way of
writing.
I agree, in my view, the types of templates that authors recommend help form building blocks for a well structured piece of writing. For instance, templates will help guide one to a well organized path of thoughts that will flow into the bigger picture. In addition, templates can help those who suffer from writers block, guiding them and help reach for the thoughts that are deep within. Some might object, of course on the grounds that everyone is different and that when expressing your thoughts, you should do what's comfortable for you. Overall, then, I believe that writing templates are a useful tool that writers alike created to help those who have difficulty in expressing the way one feels.
Kenneth Magno
Professor Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
“They Say, I Say” Exercise #2 Page 15
In the introduction to "They Say / I Say": The moves that matter in Academic writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to help one compose and organize their thoughts in a manner which is clear and concise for the reader. Specifically, Graff and Birkentein argue that the types of writing templates they offer help one understand and see how certain thoughts are processed. And help introduce the world of literature in a nice and simple manner. Although some people believe that templates take away the creativity and turn their writings into dull lifeless entires. Graff and Birkenstein insist that templates help form a well structured, stable writing. In the sum, then, their views is that using writing templates are guaranteed to help improve the writing skills of many who lack a lucid and systematized way of
writing.
I agree, in my view, the types of templates that authors recommend help form building blocks for a well structured piece of writing. For instance, templates will help guide one to a well organized path of thoughts that will flow into the bigger picture. In addition, templates can help those who suffer from writers block, guiding them and help reach for the thoughts that are deep within. Some might object, of course on the grounds that everyone is different and that when expressing your thoughts, you should do what's comfortable for you. Overall, then, I believe that writing templates are a useful tool that writers alike created to help those who have difficulty in expressing the way one feels.
Michael Cunningham
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
"They Say/ I Say" exercise #1
The words "african american" to a lot of people is synonomous to gangsters and rappers, but what a lot of people do not know is that there are a lot of normal african americans. When I say that I mean not all african americans are gangsters some want to strive to exellence and get away from the streets. A lot of african americans are raised by their parents to do their best to get out of where they live, especially if their neighborhoodisn't the safest place. A lot of african americans want to better their race and make it less stereotypish and give our race some respect. Hopefully if more african americans follow this path we can hopefully make a change.
Michael Cunningham
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
"They Say/ I Say" exercise #2
In the introduction to "They Say/I Say": The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to help structure the format. Specifically Graff and Birkenstein argue that types of writing they offer are more prone to help. As the authors themselves put it," Rather than focus on the abstract principles of writing." Although some people believe having a statement people can agree with will help, Graff and Birkenstein insist that controversy makes for more passionate reading. In sum, then, their view is that having your own ideas is good structure writing.
I agree. In my view, the types of templates that the authors recommend are very helpful indeed. For instance the They Say/ I Say. In addition, the way to pointout. Some might object, of course, on the grounds that these tips dont help at all and they know it all. Yet I would argue that these tips indeed do help our structure writing improve greatly. Overall, then, I believe that template writing is for those who need heklp getting out there ideas.
Flora Diamond
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
They say/I say
Exercise 1:
The term "virgin" tends to be synonymous with "marriage" in many peoples minds. They see virgins as an untouched flower, ready to be plucked by a man, then carefully placed in a dwelling-shaped vase to "play house." However, few virgins choose their abstinence just to follow the crowd. On the contrary, many of these supposed pro-abstinence women in developed countries are starting to choose to developed countries are starting to choose to stay abstinent. For the truth, being abstinent by choice, is exercising a woman's right to do so without social and religious pressure's. In this essay, then, women choosing to stay abstinent shows that doing so doesn't have to just be influenced by religion.
Exercise 2:
In the Introduction to "They Say/I Say": The Moves that Mater in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to promote thought for not only what "I say" but also what "They say". Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer are beneficial to first year undergrad students. As the authors themselves put it "They Say/I Say". Although some believe students should figure out writing styles of their own, Graff and Birkenstein insist that everyone has used templates at least once in their lives. In sum, then, their view is that writing templates are helpful.
I agree. In my view, the types of templates that the authors recommend are helpful. For instance, it has helped my and vocabulary when creating essays. In addition, I feel more confident the topics I write about are politically correct. Some might object, of course, on the grounds that it is sort of plagiarism. Yet I would argue that everyone has copied everyone throughout history. Overall, then, I believe They Say/I Say- an important point to make given my experience as a now emerging writer.
Jules Mulholland
Prof. Wanda Sabir
English 1A
January 30th, 2012
Exercise #2
In the introduction to "They Say, I Say," Graff and Birkenstein argue for the use of templates in formal writing. These templates, designed to help a writer flesh out their ideas and construct a more comprehensive and thoughtful essay, appear to be far more flexible than the authors imply. Graff and Birkenstein illustrate, first and foremost, the importance of understanding a topic or statement fully before attempting to respond to it. This seems quite natural. They then proceed to demonstrate their template concept, and in one of it's most basic forms, the "they say ___, I say ___" format.
Graff and Birkenstein say that, while introducing these template concepts to classes, they frequently receive feedback along the lines of: "This is third-grade stuff!" While I'm sure Graff and Birkenstein intend to introduce these in a more advanced sense, it may be lost on certain audiences. Those who naturally think in structured arguments, or those who have been mentored so as to be thusly predisposed in academics may find the structures supplied by Graff and Birkenstein to be elementary. Many students of writing and literature, however, may lack the foundation for outlining their arguments effectively or may simply not be as inclined to structure their ideas in this fashion as others.
The authors go on to differentiate the template concept from plagiarism, albeit in a very confusing way. A quote from David Zinczenko's "Don't Blame the Eater" is supplied to illustrate the "They say, I say" template. While clearly demonstrating the "they say" portion, this quote apparently fails to supply an "I say": "I tend to sympathize with those portly fast-food patrons" is hardly an argument. This seems to be ignored by the authors. Although Zinczenko's point of view on the subject is obvious from the title "Don't Blame the Eater," this quote could easily be used in agreement with the "they say" portion given a different context. I believe this quote should be commented on more to demonstrate the loose use of their template structure.
Although I use the structures Graff and Birkenstein provide, I believe the idea that I am "(stealing) from other writers" is odd, and I believe the concept of using set templates can, in fact, "stifle creativity" as is denied by the authors. I do not, however, think that they intended to convey these templates as set-in-stone as they seemed to imply. The idea is–as I take it–to organize one's thoughts in a progressive, linear pattern of points and evidence in order to construct the most powerful argument. I simply think that narrowing this concept down to given templates and fill-in-the-blank structure is too simplistic.
Kathleen Adams
Professor Sabir
English 1A
30 January 2012
They Say/I Say
Exercise 1
The term “black” tends to be synonymous with the word “evil” in many people’s minds. They see black as despicable and lazy, and they assume most do not have dreams of owning a business, a home or two; yet, many have not been given a fair chance. From 1607-1865 slave owners fused together and ruined families, by breaking the male figures completely down; beating them to death, burning them alive or hanging them, all while sleeping with the slaves wives and making babes. Back then, it was not a situation of being brainwashed, or being in a cult; it was the slave owners displaying insecurities within. Let the truth be told, there are blacks who are dishonest and evil but so are many other races. Therefore, it is best to treat everyone the way you want to be treated, and encourage everyone you meet to do the same. In this essay, then, closely examining blacks compared to “evil” will show that blacks are not “evil”, but abused and not treated equally today. There is a need for continuous change, if we want to live in a harmonious and peaceful world.
Does the rainbow discriminate against its colors; or do they band together side by side.
Blacks and whites have the same inner and outer body parts from head to toe, and they both have a heart that beats and bleeds RED.
Kathleen Adams
Professor Sabir
English 1A
31 January 2012
They Say/I Say
Exercise 2
In the introduction to “They Say/I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to encourage creativity in writing. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer will help structure writing even more. As the authors themselves put it “They Say / I say.” Although some people believe their templates do not work, and it takes away the critical thinking process, Graff and Birkenstien insist that they work wonders for writers who need a jumpstart, when writing an essay and are lost for words. This happened to me, one time in my English class, I was given a single word and told to write an essay, I almost freak out of mind. In sum then, their view is that the template helps to introduce quotations, and qualifies your arguments. I agree. In my view, the types of templates that the authors recommend are very helpful and useful. For instance, the templates can agree or disagree. In addition, they can work at agreeing and disagreeing. Some might object, of course, on the grounds that “They Say/I Say.” Yet I would argue that templates may not work for everyone.
Nezha Abdelrahman
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
31 January 2012
In the introduction to "They Say/I Say": The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein may provide templates designed to help you successfully enter not only the world of academic thinking and writing. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer model templates that help you put those principles directly into practice. As the authors themselves put it, "templates are designed to help you with your writing." Although some people believe that templates are not helpful because it does not let a person to think on their own and some believe that it is plagiarism, which is taking some else's idea and using it as your own. Graff and Birkenstein insist that templates are designed to help a person begin their writing and not to plagiarize, but to give ideas to the writer. In sum, then, their view is that templates are a great way to help a writer succeed.
Nezha Abdelrahman
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
31 January 2012
I forgot to post which exercise I did, I did Exercise #2 from They Say/I Say.
Kathleen Adams
Professor Sabir
English A
31 January 2012
Revised
They Say/I Say
Exercise 1
The term “black” tends to be synonymous with the word “vicious” in many people’s minds. They see black people as despicable and lazy, and they assume most black people do not have dreams of owning a business, or a home or two; yet, many have not been given a fair chance. From 1607-1865 slave owners fused together and ruined black families, by breaking the male figures completely down; beating them to death, burning them alive or hanging them, all while sleeping with the enslaved black wives and making children. Back then, it was not a situation of being brainwashed, or being in a cult; it was the slave owners displaying insecurities within. Let the truth be told, there are strong black people, such as Maya Angelou, who is a writer, a poet and a phenomenon woman. Perhaps, the best reason not to assume that black people are “vicious” is to remember that we have a black president, Barack Obama, who is a great leader; therefore, befriend a black person and encourage someone else to do the same. In this essay, then, closely examining black people as “vicious” will show that black is only a color and we have many more colors of black, which are: ebony, chocolate, and charcoal that are needed on this earth.
Kennedy Alston
Professor Wanda Sabir
They Say, I Say ex. 2
31 January 2012
In the introduction to "They Say, I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to help structure and generate your own writing.Specifically,Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer model templates that help you put those priciples directly into practice.As the authors themselves put it ,"To make an impact as a writer,you need to do more than make statements that are logical,well supported, and consistent."Although some people belive that formats and templates can simplify the creative process,Graff and Birkenstein insist that templates help organize good ideas and turn them into structured sentences.In sum,then,their view is that templates are helpful,maybe even necessary.
I agree and disagree with templates.In my view,the types of templates that the authors recommend help a less seasoned writer put all their thoughts into an organized format.For instance,I've used this template, but somehow have still been able to express my own opinion.In addition,I've developed more ideas due to the fact there are multiple transitions.some might object,of course,on the grounds that templates could curb creativity,but it also can assist in format.Yet,I would argue that a template is what you make it.Overall,then,I belive templates are for certain writers who have good ideas but weaker format skills-an important point to make given that I used this template is that a template can only stifle your creativity if you let it.
Courtney Coleman
Professor Sabir
English 1A
30 Jan 2012
They say, I say: Exercises
The term woman tends to be synonymous as a sex symbol in many people’s minds. They see women as baby machines. However, women are empowered to be successful entrepreneurs. On the contrary, many women have sold their brain to be successful, not their body in society today. Women have a choice in society today to empower. For the truth is; many women don’t try to see themselves as a sex symbol, nor as a baby machine. In this essay, then, I have surveyed powerful women to define if they feel like they are a sex symbol. I asked some women two questions: Do they feel like they have to sell sex to be successful? Or do they sell their mind?
In the introduction to “They Say/ I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to viewers. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer advice. As the authors themselves put it, “arguable”. Although some people believe different things, Graff and Birkenstein insist that engaging in other ideas is good. In sum, then, their view is that their beliefs are important to them. I agree. In my view, the type of templates that the authors recommend is to learn from others. For instance, listening is always better. In addition, you can learn a lot from listening to other people. Some might object, of course, on the grounds that everybody has different mindsets. Yet I would argue that dissing other people beliefs is selfish. Overall, then, I believe you have two ears and one mouth for a reason. An important point to make given for the creation, I feel like you should listen more then you talk.
Samantha Swain
Professor Sabir
English 1A
2 February 2012
They Say I Say: Intro and Preface Response to Exercise #1
The term “cartoonist” doesn’t tend to be synonymous with “artist” in many people’s minds. They see cartoonists as a separate hobby, something less substantial and mature; something that is easy to do. However, cartooning is anything but easier than other art forms. On the contrary, cartooning is probably one of the hardest art forms, since you can’t produce cartoons by looking at other’s art, such as pictures. Cartooning comes directly from the mind. For the truth is that you can draw people and expressions and animals all you want, but giving them life emotion, and your own flair is one of the hardest things an artist can choose to aspire to do. In this essay, then, closely examining the differences between cartooning and other forms of art, showing that cartooning is clearly a more difficult art form than artists who perform other mediums would like to admit.
They Say I Say: Intro and Preface Response to Exercise #2
In the Introduction to “They Say/ I say”: The moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to give its readers the basic understanding of good writing before they venture out into the realm of creativity. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer are intended to teach students the necessity of mentioning what ‘they say’ (as in the general population) before focusing on what ‘I say.’ As the authors themselves put it, “You need to enter a conversation, using what others say (or might say) as a launching pad or sounding board for your own views.” (3) Although some people believe that using these templates will “take away their originality and creativity,” (10) Graff and Birkenstein insist that in order to be creative, you must first learn the basics. Students can’t jump right in and write an essay without knowing what basic components it must contain. Writers first need to know how to write a proper comparative essay, and focus on what their intended argument is before leading the essay with their creativity. In sum, then, their view is that in the beginning of your academic writing career, you must study the basics of essay writing before you can assume you know enough to write an engaging one on your own.
I agree. In my view, the types of templates that the authors recommend can, no matter how much writers want to edit or change them, teach you something, which is the primary focus of the book. For instance, the title of the book, their “they say…” “I say…” template is brilliant. I strongly agree that it is important to first focus on what you are arguing for before jumping in with your own opinions, and this is a great way to remember to do so. Some might object, of course, on the grounds that they believe their writing is far too advanced for template writing, and that they already understand. Yet I would argue that those persons might know a lot, but there is a slight chance of learning something, even if it’s rather small. Overall, then, I believe that following these templates will teach me a lot – an important point to make given I am reading this book to learn.
Analise Bostrom
Professor Sabir
English 1A
2-2-12
“They Say, I Say” p. 15 #1, 2
1. When people hear you say “I like to play video games” there’s only one word that comes to mind: nerd. Many of our younger peers imagine those who play video games as those “social rejects” of the school, the ones who go home, lock themselves in a dark room and play…for hours and hours. Basically, they assume we’re just a bunch of losers with nothing better to do. Then the adults simply think we’re wasting our time. I disagree with these assumptions. I think video games are great! They allow us to set and achieve goals, live out fictional experiences we can only dream of, and yes, simply pass the time. I find video games benefincial.
2. In the Introduction to “They Say, I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to structure our writing. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer help those who don’t have a lot of experience with writing by giving them simple writing guidelines to follow and stimulate writer’s train of thought. Although some people believe these templates take away the creativity of writing, Graff and Birkenstein insist that these templates do just the opposite and actually stimulate creativity. In sum, then, their view is that their templates will prove to give us young writers a better general sense of writing.
I agree. In my view, the types of templates that the authors recommend are extremely useful. For instance, one may have a great idea in mind, but don’t know how to express it in words, and these templates will give one the base to build/write from. Some might object, of course, on the grounds that these templates will “stifle creativity.” Yet I would argue that as long as you have your own idea to write about, it shouldn’t matter if you use a set template, as long as it makes your writing clear. Overall, then, I believe these templates will help inexperienced writer begin to learn – an important point to make given that many people struggle with writing techniques.
Sherah McCurdy
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
2-3-12
Assignment: They Say/I say pg.14 and 15
Exercise 1 (extra credit)
1. The term "skinny" tends to be synonymous with "anorexia" in many people's minds. They may see being skinny as a sickness, being unhealthy or as a fear of becoming fat. However many people are born skinny while others strive to be skinny. On the contrary most jobs such as modeling and the entertainment industry require them to be skinny but they are still healthy. For the truth is several people are born that way and it is in their genes. You need to eat in order to survive. In this essay, then closely examining being skinny is not always a sickness. You can still be skinny and be healthy.
Exercise 2
2. In the introduction to "They Say/I Say": The Moves that Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to organize your writing. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writting templates they offer help step by step preparation for getting experience in writing and organization. As the authors themselves put it, "writing well means a conversation, summarizing others ("they say") to set up one's own argument ("I say"). Page [xvii]. Although some people believe some instructors may have reservations about templates. Some, for instance, may object that such formulaic devices represent a return to prescriptive forms of instruction that encourage passive learning or lead students to put their writing on automatic pilot. Page [xxi & xxii]. Graff and Birkenstein are aware and think it is a understandable reaction and insist that to kinds of rote instruction that have indeed encouraged passivity and drained writing if its creativity and dynamic relation to the social world. In sum, then, their view Demystifying academic conversation and entering into a conversation, using the templates to structure your writing. I have mixed feelings in my view, the types of templates that the authors recommend are good and will defiantly help but I don't want to rely on the forever. For instance, I want to be able to free write from time to time but also become a better writing using the templates as a boost. Some might object, of course, on the grounds that we may have options to be different and just want change for a while. Overall, then, I believe these templates are important and will help you become a better writer-an important point given if you do not try and test out what someone puts in front of you to help to move further. It will just take longer as if you just started.
Suelekha Yussuf
English 1A
Professor. Sabir Wanda
5 February 2012
They Say I Say Exercise #2
They Say I Say Exercise #2 In the introduction to “They Say / I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to give insights form of academic writing for college students. Specifically Graff and Birkenstein, argue that the templates they offer help for writers to become creative in academic writing and originate their ideas in rhetorical moves. As the authors themselves put it, "with the templates in this book, you will be able to improvise creatively on them to fit new situations and purposes and find others in your reading" Although some people believe templates can take away the original idea of the writer and undermine creativity, Graff and Birkenstein insist that using templates will define writing ideas without having to worry about how they all fit together right away. In sum, then, their view is that templates will divided places for all idea and use to pick them up, move them around, and link them together.
I agree about templates especial for people who either see the language they write is like a bizarre to them weather is a second language or they are not familiar with academic writing. For instance, to transfer to advance college writing. A student has to take assessment test that define his/her writing skills and then put them according to the result of their test and more often student emphasize low capacity in writing and that make more challenge for them to advance in academic writing. In addition, in order for student to fit the academic writing skills, student must follow an objective way that show a connection for writing in academic standard. Although some object on the grounds that depending on template might stagnate writing creativity and gives depends to the writers especial student who mostly need to find their position as writer. However, the templates only stands as guidelines for developing and nourishing writing practices and not as an obstacle rule. Overall, then, I believe the templates emphasize creative boost and a reminder that writer creativity makes a healthy impact on his/her life and on the world
Exercise 1.
As we have most powerful book in our hand this semester (The Might), I tend to overlook what real make this book powerful. This book is all about Africa and the sense of the commonly accepted origins of African poverty. There are always statements like this one “African solutions to African problems” about Africa facts. May be is okay to have solutions over African problems rather than looking the historical facts behind what going on in Africa. Or may be we all need to study again the history of Africa. Africa is the most ethnically diverse continent and also the poorest. At the same time Africa has experienced wild tension in her ethnics matters. But the problem with its ethnic tensions is also due to colonialism. Have a look at a map of Africa and you’ll see how the French and the British – for the most part – divided the continent using a ruler. They forced completely different people to live together and strive for political power and resources. Because obviously once one group obtains more power it tries to keep as much resources as it can for itself. Consequence: the well-known, bloody rivalries. But this also means something very important for building a nation on the grounds of cultural diversity and cooperation in order to build stability, peace but also rebuild a social fabric between culturally different people. But nation building can prove a dangerous game. In some cases it can be used to repress minorities for not fitting in the mold, in other cases the dominant group feels like its losing its way of life. But some countries like Tanzania (the one I grow up) have been relatively successful at celebrating ethnic diversity – without having to “kill” anyone’s culture or language – and have brought stability and economic growth.
Sulekha Yussuf
My bad ...wrong spelling on (I grew up in Tanzania )...I need to pay attention to spelling before posting here.
De’janae Bates
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
9 February 2012
“They say I say” (Exercise 1 Page 14)
The terms gay tends to be synonymous with “happy” in some people minds. They see gay’s as a threat to society and it affects gay’s mentality and they hide the fact that their gay. However gay’s choose to live their lifestyle hiding their sexuality. On contrary, many gay’s are being forced to hide their feelings, wants, and desires from the world. So they are basically living a secret. For the truth is that there are many ways why they hide their sexuality is because they are afraid of what people think. Perhaps the best reasons gays are fearful of their lives being in danger because some people are violent against gays and tend to beat them brutality. In this essay closely examining a gay person to a happy person will show that a queer person is clearly the better option to sustaining happiness.
De’janae Bates
Professor Wanda Sabir
English 1A
9 February 2012
“They say I say” (exercise 2 page 15)
The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide designed to demonstrate how to organize your writing. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates offer will help you improve your writing. As the authors themselves put it as, ”useful”. Although some people believe using different techniques, Graff and Birkenstein insist that the templates can construct your ideas. In sum, then, their view is that templates are a useful writing tool. I agree. In my view, the types of templates that authors recommend templates those authors recommend templates to help writers plot out their essays. For instance if you’re writing and your having a hard to constructing your ideas you can use a template to construct your ideas. In addition templates are useful for writing essays.
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