THEY SAY/I SAY: THE MOVES THAT MATTER IN ACADEMIC WRITING
The AP English Language and Composition course focuses on the ability of students to not only analyze texts, but to also create an argument utilizing their prior knowledge as well as outside sources. In order to prepare students to write solid arguments, you are to read They Say/I Say and complete the activities that follow each chapter.
Assignment: Read They Say/I Say, and then complete the activities at the end of each chapter Therefore, this assignment should be submitted by July 31. Do not be surprised if questions from this text are on tests for Quarter 1.
These activities are to be completed using MLA 8 format (to the best of your ability) and submitted electronically below. The assignments are listed below:
Chapter 1: Starting with What others Are Saying—Exercise #1
Chapter 2: The Art of Summarizing—Exercise #2
Chapter 3: The Art of Quoting—Exercise #1
Chapter 4: Three Ways to Respond—Exercise #1
Chapter 5: Distinguishing What You Say from What They Say--None
Chapter 6: Planting a Naysayer in Your Text—Exercise #1
Chapter 7: Saying Why It Matters—None
Chapter 8: Connecting the Parts—None
Chapter 9: Academic Writing Doesn't Always Mean Setting Aside Your Own Voice--None
Chapter 10: The Art of Metacommentary—Exercise #2
Chapter 11: Entering Class Discussions—None
Chapter 12: Reading for the Conversation--None
Assignment: Read They Say/I Say, and then complete the activities at the end of each chapter Therefore, this assignment should be submitted by July 31. Do not be surprised if questions from this text are on tests for Quarter 1.
These activities are to be completed using MLA 8 format (to the best of your ability) and submitted electronically below. The assignments are listed below:
Chapter 1: Starting with What others Are Saying—Exercise #1
Chapter 2: The Art of Summarizing—Exercise #2
Chapter 3: The Art of Quoting—Exercise #1
Chapter 4: Three Ways to Respond—Exercise #1
Chapter 5: Distinguishing What You Say from What They Say--None
Chapter 6: Planting a Naysayer in Your Text—Exercise #1
Chapter 7: Saying Why It Matters—None
Chapter 8: Connecting the Parts—None
Chapter 9: Academic Writing Doesn't Always Mean Setting Aside Your Own Voice--None
Chapter 10: The Art of Metacommentary—Exercise #2
Chapter 11: Entering Class Discussions—None
Chapter 12: Reading for the Conversation--None