In Other Words....

Using Metacommentary

What is metacommentary?  explain yourself further, so people are not questioning your exact view or what you mean (in other words, by saying X, I mean X, my point is)

-          Moves in general conversation - inside class, explain my meaning, I mean this, i don't mean this; giving directions; I want my hair cut like this, not like this/that)

-          Work claims in ways such as elaboration, generalizations, and distinguishing from other confusing claims.

To Clarify and Elaborate

-          Misinterpretations - may be missing the overall argument, mislead your audience. may think that you are not a credible writer.
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-          Page length - usually people fall short because they state everything early, run out of things to say.

Postman’s metacomentary: So what? tv media is less coherent than print media. making the claim. In the title (metacommentary), public discourse.

Previewing: It is my intention in this book...

Describing: But to avoid the possibility....

Singling out your argument: But to avoid...(don't misinterpret).

Titles as Metacommentary

Titles or Headlines as Meta

Subtitles (Introduction, Special Sections, Conclusion)

How is the title They Say, I Say meta?

Other Moves in Meta

How are responses to objections metacommentary?  Negative Nellie: I think you are wrong about legalizing marijuana. I have an aunt who was killed by a guy driving stoned. Everyone I know thinks it should be illegal. Everybody who smokes it has mental issues.  Positive Polly: While Negative Nellie may claim that everybody that smokes has mental issue, I would answer that there have been elected presidents who have admitted to smoking marijuana. For example, President Barack Obama admitted to smoking when he was a kid: "I inhaled frequently. That was the point" (Easymoke.com).

So what? and Who cares? as metacommentary

What templates can you use to respond to naysayers/objection?

In the "Family Guy" piece from Friday's homework, how does the author use humor to make her point in the argument? Can this be considered metacommentary? Why or why not?

Argument with Family Guy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcL6DwSufMI&feature=related – Ultimate Power Universe





Practicing Moves with Metacommentary
Using at least two different types of metacommentary templates, create metacommentary that should come somewhere within the following partial thesis statement from the Transitions classwork. Post it as a blog post.

Legalization of marijuana is a good idea DESPITE THE FACT Thousands of illegal immigrants farm marijuana on the West Coast. Billions of dollars are made every year in the United States in marijuana sales, but it is not taxed. This financial problem is a recurring issue. (Template 1).

Legalization of marijuana is a good idea DESPITE THE FACT Thousands of illegal immigrants farm marijuana on the West Coast. Billions of dollars are made every year in the United States in marijuana sales, but it is not taxed. This financial problem is a recurring issue. (Template 2).