Using Quotes

Using Quotes

Grade 3 Writing Workshop

Multiple Choice

True or False: Using a quote from the text is a great way to give evidence.

• true

• false

What is a quote?

A quote is a phrase or sentence DIRECTLY from the text.

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We DON'T change anything. We just copy it.​

Multiple Choice

True or False: When using a quote from the text, make sure to change it a little bit.

• true

• false

How do I use a quote?

#1 Tell us where it is from.

On page X​

Multiple Choice

Which is the best way to start a sentence that includes a quote?

• Somewhere in the book,

• I can't remember where, but

• On page x

On page X Jeremy says,

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On page X the narrator says,

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On page X it says,

#2 Tell us who is speaking.

Don't forget the comma and the space!

Multiple Select

Which of these is a good way to start a quote? (You may choose more than one.)

• On page X Jeremy says,

• On page X I think it says,

• On page X the narrator says,

• On page X it says,

Multiple Choice

What should we add at the end of this phrase? "On page X Jeremy says"

• a space then a comma

• a comma only

• a space only

• a comma then a space

On page X Jeremy says, "Blah blah blah."

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On page X the narrator says, "Blah blah blah."

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On page X it says, "Blah blah blah."

#3 Write the exact words from the text.

Put them in quotation marks.

Don't forget a capital letter (if you use a full sentence).

Don't forget to put the ending mark inside the quotes, too!

Multiple Choice

Which of these quotes is correctly punctuated?

• "blah blah blah."

• "Blah blah blah."

• "Blah blah blah".

• "Blah blah blah"

Let's Practice

On page X Jeremy says, "Blah blah blah."

Get Your Hands Moving

comma	​space	​quotes	​words	​period	​quotes

Fill in the Blank

Type what is missing from this sentence.

On page x Jeremy says "Blah blah blah."

Fill in the Blank

Type what is missing from this sentence.

On page x Jeremy says, "Blah blah blah"

Draw

Add the comma, quotation marks, and period to this sentence.