The introduction to “They Say/I Say” : The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to challenge your creativity. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer __________. As the authors themselves put it, “_______.” Although some people believe __________, Graff and Birkenstein insist that _________. In sum, then, their view is that __________. I [agree/disagree/have mixed feelings]. In my view, the types of templates that the authors recommend _________. For instance, ________. In addition, _______. Some might object, of course on the grounds that ________. Yet I would argue that _________. Overall, then, I believe _______ —an important point to make given _________.