Response: They Say I Say

This excerpt gives a few pieces of advice for people who are striving to make an argument. Chapter one has a very specific point. It states that writers should explain the opposing side of their argument. The essay gives an example of someone giving a presentation. The person giving the presentation goes on and on about how great a sociologist is but she never tells why she's making the argument. She was making the argument because many people looked down on the sociologist's views. In other words, a writer should explain what others think about the subject they are trying to argue. It gives the argument more purpose. It shows why the writer feels the way they do and keeps the audience "engaged". In the fourth chapter, the author first emphasizes the importance of explaining why you disagree with something. One way to disagree is by using a "twist it". I found that very interesting. I actually use that in many of my arguments. Then, the author tells about agreeing and expanding your position on the agreement. After that, the essay explains how to agree and disagree at the same time. For each of these three ways to argue, the author gives templates that are actually quite helpful. In chapter four, the author just tries to show the reader better ways to present their ideas. I think this reading will be helpful for the class. The templates offer a lot of great examples that can be used in our writing.