They Say/ I Say Annotation

From reading They Say/ I Say, I can affirmatively say that using templates will not diminish my creativity when writing. I also came to an understanding that it is okay to use "I" even though some teachers prohibit the use to some students. Although in-conclusion to my take aways I am in full understanding that these models will not only improve my writing but improving reading. After reading through the chapters the key points are: that entering a conversation also en tales writing, "the moves that matter", and provides very useful friendly templates. While working with these templates it will help prepare you to engage in the different kind of different critical thinking that will be required of me at this college level. "instead of focusing solely on abstract principles of writing, then, this book offers model templates that help you put those principles directly into practice." (pg 2) When you are trying to make an important point or impact in your writing, three key points you should have in your statements are "logical, well supported, and consistent" (pg. 4) points. Using "they say/ I say" in your arguments can help strengthen your arguments even if you aren't a professional writer. Even if your argument sides more of the disagreement, it can help you focus on your key points of disagreements.  It can also work as both " agree and disagree at the same time."(pg. 8) My three questions that came to mind reading this article are: 1. Why is it okay to use "I"? 2. How useful are these templates going to be? 3. What will this book not provide me with?