Citing Textual Evidence & Theme

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What could be a theme of the following:

In 1946, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. He became the first African American to play baseball in Major Leagues. Robinson's first game was the opening day of the 1947 season. He faced the Boston Braves. He also faced a hostile crowd.

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Follow your dreams

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A theme is...

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the central idea or message about life in a story

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Which of the following could be the theme of a story?

Most people have at least one brother or sister.

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“I’ll never speak to you again,” she said quietly to her mother.

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You can never turn your back on your family.

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A young girl returns to her family after moving far away.

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You can never turn your back on your family.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a theme?

• Treat others the way you want to be treated.
• The little boy lied to his mother.
• With hard work, you can accomplish anything.
• You shouldn't judge a book by its cover.

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The little boy lied to his mother.

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What are the steps to citing evidence?

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State your idea, cite evidence and explain

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Explicit

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stated clearly

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Which of the following is cited correctly?
Options:

Caleb squeezes my good shoulder lightly " (p. 118).

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"Caleb squeezes my good shoulder lightly." (118).

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"Caleb squeezes my good shoulder lightly (118).

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"Caleb squeezes my good shoulder lightly" (118).

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"Caleb squeezes my good shoulder lightly" (118).

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In the quote: Romantic poetry is characterized by the "spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings" (Wordsworth 263). What is Wordsworth?

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the author

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What are the words used for first-person point of view?

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I, me, mine, myself