Summary and response essay “dont blame the eater” new york times. Start by picking an article to write about. Figure out what the author’s main thesis is. Then, write an introduction about the article that ends with your own thesis, which will be whether or not you agree with the author. Your second paragraph should be an unbiased summary of the article. The rest of your essay should be a direct response to different parts of the article (quoted or paraphrased in MLA format), using examples from your own life as support for your position.