Summary: In Chapter 8 of "They Say I Say," Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein explains the importance of connecting sentences and paragraphs. Both Graff and Birkenstein focus on the four main points to connect sentences and paragraphs, by using transitional terms, pointing words, set key terms and phrases, and repetition of words. Following the “do it yourself” principle as mentioned will prevent the disconnection and make the writing flow.
Response: I agree with Graff and Berkenstein because by using the four main points, it can keep connection with the sentence and keep the readers attention. With repetition of words and transitional terms, both of these two main points could improve writing. By repeating words, their is previous connection shown and using transitional terms gives a better view of the sentence or paragraph being written.
