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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 808.042 EAN: 9780393924091 ISBN: 0393924092 Label: W. W. Norton Manufacturer: W. W. Norton Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 181 Publication Date: September 01, 2005 Publisher: W. W. Norton Studio: W. W. Norton Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: At a time when so many lament the decline of writing skills among Americans, They Say/I Say teaches the core moves of effective argumentative writing. Suggesting that there are certain moves that experienced writers use instinctively, and that the moves can be learned, this book offers a number of imaginative templates for doing so. Praised for "demystifying the tricks of the writer's trade," They Say/I Say grows from Gerald Graff's award-winning Clueless in Academe. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - And I say...This book is full of templates and models of writing arguments. It's very helpful for anyone to learn these skills even though it was meant for college students; in fact, I really see it as being more helpful to teach high school (upper school) students these styles. Rating:  - The Contemplative MindWell, ok, here's my argument. I say what is lacking in Gerald Graff's teaching philosophy is vision. As president of the MLA Graff is a widely respected and influential figure, but what is lacking in his many books and articles is a vision of the intellectual life that transcends the kind of partisan bickering that marks so much of public life in American politics and education and media and champions the kind of broad-mindedness that sees beyond divisions and polarities ... Read More Rating: - Food for illiterate people's thoughtsThe book was in excellent condition and arrived very quickly and I am extrememly pleased with the services provided. Rating: - The best endorsement is that my students loved it.I used "They Say/I Say" with my composition students in the Spring semester of 2008. Frankly, I had some reservations because the department required a fairly expensive handbook, and this would be an add-on. On the plus side, it was brief enough to go over thoroughly and was not too expensive. I thought it would be useful if students read it. As usual, I made assignments in the book, and we discussed each chapter. I was surprised by student reactions when I surveyed students informally ... Read More Rating: - Extremely Helpful For Academic WritingThis book was required for one of my college courses, so I didn't expect much from it. But, I was surprised by how much I have learned from it. I have learned how to use quotes in my papers appropriately and how to introduce those quotes. I have also learned how to clearly state both sides of an argument and how to put in my opinion. There are also useful templates throughout the whole book. I definitely recommend this book to anyone writing any kind of paper for school. I usually sell my books back ... Read More 
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