Read: They Say, I Say (pp. 92-105). Journal # 10: post that quotes, paraphrases, or describes how Gee, Alexander, and Williams answer the “so what” question for their readers. What values, ideas, or outcomes are at stake for these writers? These are pre-writing or topic invention activities to get you started on your first essay
Gee, Alexander and Williams all answered the “So what?” question with plenty of detail and used examples. The authors attempt to provide enough information to the readers so there isn’t any opportunity for any questions to be asked because there should be enough information to silence and give answers to any possible questions. Alexander informs why students decide to write about their own success in narratives. Williams talks about what a literacy narrative is and shows how this gives an insight for teachers to learn about that student in particular. Gee provides important details on how life really works and provides examples on successes and failures in his opinion. In result making the text have questionable parts will keep the reader intrigued and making them an more open minded reader.
