They Say/I Say Exercises – Chapters 6, 7, and 8
Chapter 6: “Skeptics May Object”: Planting a Naysayer in Your Text[1]
For Chapter 6, do the following:
a. Read the information on this website and write a one-sentence summary of the claim: https://www.rand.org/blog/articles/2020/10/the-internet-of-bodies-will-change-everything-for-better-or-worse.html.
b. Brainstorm a list of possible objections or alternative perspectives to the claim you just wrote based on the blog.
c. Pick one of these objections to write a sentence naysayer paragraph.
d. Use the templates in this chapter to introduce and respond to this naysayer fairly.
Chapter 7: “So What? Who Cares?”: Saying Why It Matters[2]
For Chapter 7, do the following:
a. What are the possible real-world consequences of the argument listed below?
Violent video games do not cause mass shootings.
b. Use the following template to answer the “so what?” and “who cares?” questions:
My point here, that ______________, should interest those who ____________. Beyond this limited audience, however, my point should speak to anyone who cares about the larger issue of ______________.
Chapter 8: “As a Result”: Connecting the Parts[3]
For Chapter 8, do the following:
The statements below aren’t yet connected to each other. Use any of the transitions listed on Pages 111 and 112 to connect them. You can combine the statements into one sentence, or you can keep them as two separate sentences, adding or deleting words. How does your choice of transition words affect the meaning of the statements?
a. Herd immunity is established when 93 percent of a population is vaccinated. Vaccinations can wear off in early adolescence.
b. Writing can look like an individual pursuit. It requires other people. Other people help writers imagine how their audience will understand and respond to their claims.
c. Some ski resorts have begun to diversify their operations to increase year-round profitability. Some have added zip lines that draw in people in the summer months.