What's the Meta Deal? (04) by Tasha Thomas https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb In the space below, explain why and how Metacommentary is a useful tool in writing. How does the "meta" text differ from the main text? Use a quote (with page #) from They Say, I Say Chapter 10 to support your response. en-us 2022-03-02 13:23:37 UTC 2022-03-03 16:33:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f973.png Jack Hockaday https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073697785 Metacommentary is useful because even if you are clear with your writing, people will still fail to understand the concept. Metacommentary can also help to develop your ideas. Meta text differs from main text because it acts more like a secondary text that stands alongside your main text. "Think of metacommentary as being like the chouris in a Greek play that stands to the side of the drama unfolding on the stage and explains its meaning..." pg. 138.]]> 2022-03-02 14:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073697785 Thomas Diones https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073699783 The main text is the trunk and roots. The meta text consist of the branches and leaves that “branch out”. In TSIS they describe meta commentary as, “commenting on your claims”(Pg. 138). The main points are the original thoughts and the meta is the trickling of thoughts surrounding that text. It is a powerful digging tool that gets underneath the surface and adds depth to the piece. This is how we can create flowing ideas for readers to grasp onto and experience a smoother, more clear reading experience. ]]> 2022-03-02 14:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073699783 Jordan Goldsmith https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073700798 Metacommentary is a useful tool in writing because it allows you to explain your claim from both sides, so the reader can differ which side of the claim is more credible. 

The "meta" text differs from the main text because the metatext you "guide your readers in interpreting and processing what you've said." (pg.139) This allows you to go deeper in depth on what you're talking about and create more ideas.]]> 2022-03-02 14:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073700798 Cameron Lowe https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073701898 Metacommentary is an effective writing tool because it allows you to deliver how you're doing something, what you're doing, and why you're doing it. It is an extremely useful way to expound upon your point and add depth to your essay. Meta-text is in the grand scheme of things a secondary text that is used to enhance the writing and help the reader fully grasp the concept the author is writing about.

 "meta commentary is a way of commenting on your claims and telling others how-and how not- to think about them." pg.138 ]]> 2022-03-02 14:42:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073701898 Anna Shelton annalshelton01 https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073706254 Metacommentary is a useful tool in writing because it gives the writer an opportunity to elaborate on the points they are trying to make. This gives them more opportunities to better explain their vision in a clear and thoughtful way. The "meta" text differs from the main text because the main text gives the reader one idea but the meta text tells the reader how to actually view the text they've just read. 

"The main text says something. The metatext tells readers how- and how not- to think about it." pg. 139]]> 2022-03-02 14:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073706254 Anthony Flores https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073707204 "A main text in which you make your argument and another in which you "work" you're ideas, distinguishing you're views from others they may be confused" Pg.139

When making a statement or argument, not everyone may understand exactly what you are trying to say. Metacommentary is important because it can be used to clarify exactly what you mean or what you are trying to say. There will be individuals that may misinterpret what you are trying to say metacommentary can help with fixing the interpretation of your work.]]> 2022-03-02 14:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073707204 Tyla Jefferson https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073707711 Meta-commentary- Telling the reader how to explain what you’ve said but adding more points to get a better understanding.

Ch:10- A way of commenting on your claims while telling the reader the way of thinking about it. 

Another reason metacommentary needs to be master is because "....it will help you develop ideas and generate more texts." (pg.140) Allows for more information and depth added to your text.
 


]]> 2022-03-02 14:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073707711 Rekius McGee https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073710051 Metacommentary is a useful tool in writing because it helps make a point of something you have said or written and this helps readers that may still fail to understand. Chapter 10 of TSIS, says "no matter how clear or precise your writing is, readers can still fail to understand it in any number of ways." (140). No matter how clear your writing may seem it could still be misunderstood.
The "meta" text differs from the main text because it helps to explain your reasoning and thinking.]]> 2022-03-02 14:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073710051 Edwin Waters https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073714147 Metacommentary is a good tool and skill to have when writing for a lot of reasons. I think the biggest reason is because it allows you to come across as a person who can be persuaded and see value in the opposition but does also have their own beliefs. This is opposed to someone who would plant their feet in a perspective and say "I don't care to learn about the other side, I'm not changing my beliefs or opening up to others". The book explains it well on page 139 in a graphic with the main text saying "all writing is conversational." and meta text saying "now, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying..."]]> 2022-03-02 14:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073714147 Tayshiana Pressley https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073714427 a metacommentary is a useful tool in writing because it helps describe a narrative that brings the reader's attention. the meta text is different is "can you tie your small points together to make one general point?" pg.137]]> 2022-03-02 14:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073714427 Destiny Hudson https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073719681 Meta commentary is useful because it helps develop your point and strengthens your essay and adds your voice to the paper. 
The difference between meta text and the main text is that meta text is telling the reader how to see the writers point of view.
"no matter how straightforward a writer you are, readers still need you to help the grasp what you really mean." (pg.140)]]> 2022-03-02 14:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073719681 Loucas https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073727345 Meta commentary is useful in writing because it allows the writer to create new or clearer points. This is accomplished by using interpretation and guidance for the main points. Meta is different from the main point because it is like a description or explanation of the argument. this is important because it allows the writer to give the reader more detail. In TSIS it states that the meta-text "guides your readers in interpreting and processing what you've said." (pg. 139) By doing this, it allows the writer to even go dive deeper into the text to build a higher understanding of the topic and allow for clearer flows and connections for the writer.]]> 2022-03-02 14:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073727345 Roosevelt Vasquez https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073727506 Metacommentary is a useful tool for writing because it shows what you are talking about like a second main point in explaining what your are trying to say. "In short, then, meta commentary is. a way of commenting on your claims and telling others how-and how not-to think about them."(pg. 138)


]]> 2022-03-02 14:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073727506 Ricky Obando https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073728016 Metacommentary is a useful tool because it lets the author clearly state their idea and what it means. The main text is what is being said, while the meta text is what the author is meaning to say. 
"In the main text you say something: in the meta text you guide your readers in interpreting and processing what you said." Pg.139]]> 2022-03-02 14:54:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073728016 AJ Huey https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073735085 Metacommentary helps us recognize the ideas that we didn't realize we had in our paper and that it also helps extract the ideas from different perspectives. 


"Thinking of a title as metacommentary can actually help you develop sharper titles, ones that, like Postman's give readers a hint of what your argument will be." Pg.143]]> 2022-03-02 14:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073735085 Takia Davis takiadavis123 https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073779235 Metacommentary is a useful tool for writing because it acts as a second text that goes along with your main text and helps explain what it means. The "meta" text is different from the main text because with meta text you guide your readers in interpreting what you have said. 

"The main text says something. The metatext tells readers how and how not to think about it" pg.139]]> 2022-03-02 15:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2073779235 Monisa McHam https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2075042032 Metacommentary is a useful tool because it is used to describe a narrative that directs the reader's attention to the text's purpose. Meta is different from the main text because it guides readers to interpret and understand what they have said throughout their writing. 

" Metacomentary is a way of commenting on your claims and telling how-and-how not to think about them" pg.138

]]> 2022-03-03 04:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2075042032 Jordan Gainey https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2076191555 Metacommentary is a useful tool in writing because it captures the reader's attention about what is being presented and makes us as readers pick a side of the claim that we agree with most. The Meta text is a secondary text that can be used to improve your writing and make what you are trying to explain more clearly to the reader.

"Metacommentary is a way of commenting on your claims telling others how-and hot not- to think about them" Page 138]]> 2022-03-03 16:33:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tthomas/ljqgz3pyk6n3pmlb/wish/2076191555