essay summary

Choose one (1) of the essays below and write an extended summary of the essay (“they say”)
(“I say”). Do not use or include any outside research. Include only your own ideas and those in
the essay that you chose. Use Chapters 1-3 in They Say/I Say

1. “Don’t Blame the Eater” David Zinzcenko 391
2.. “Escape from the Western Diet” Michael Pollan 434
Content and Support: See rubric • You must use essay form that is appropriate to
college-level writing (paragraphs, transitions, an
introduction and conclusion, etc.).
• You must explain your ideas in detail in order to
make a clear and complete argument.
• Make sure that your essay is written only in first
person (where appropriate) and third person. Do not
use second person (you).
Support: See rubric • You may NOT use outside research in
completing this assignment.
• Instead, present your own ideas only and the ideas in
the essay that you chose.