The advantages of the model “entering the conversation” can be seen as the increment of critical thinking and development of equipped claims or ideas to contribute to other’s people’s opinions through an open conversation, and based on that, we can improve our analytic and communication skills. The templates from Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein introduce a more structured way of writing that will increase our knowledge, creativity, and ways of thinking throughout the writing by observing and analyzing different claims.

Learning to look at artwork helps us analyze other situations because visuals can improve visual acuity and communication skills. These skills are necessary for real-world situations, and they will make us develop different perspectives, especially when it comes to difficult problems that require intense attention and analysis.