Apply the They-Say/I-Say framework to enter academic conversation (Graff & Birkenstein; CCSS W.8.1.a; W.8.1.b)
Exercise
Difficulty 1
~6 min
eng.g8.f.ex_03
Template Application
Prompt
Apply Template 1 ('X argues that ___') to each of these 5 sources. Write 1 sentence per source.
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
5 sentences, each correctly applying Template 1 with source-name + verb + paraphrased claim = mastery
Hints
- Use Tier-2 Set 17 verbs (argues, contends, articulates) — not 'says' or 'thinks'.
- Paraphrase the claim, don't quote.
Misconceptions to watch
- Uses 'says' or 'thinks' instead of Tier-2 verbs.
- Quotes instead of paraphrasing.
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