BEST Writing Day 3

​Agenda

Citations
Elaborating
Paraphrasing & Summarizing
Transitions
Previous Scores Review

Draw

Draw your favorite cartoon character

Poll

How confident are you about taking the BEST Writing assessment next week?

• I'd rather do anything else

• I hope I'll be okay

• I think I'll be okay

• I was born ready

Multiple Choice

What is the maximum score you can earn on the BEST Writing?

• 10

• 12

• 50

• 100

Multiple Choice

BEST persuasive essays require counterclaims.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Transitions are essential components of the Purpose/Structure portion of the BEST rubric.

• True

• False

What is an in-text citation?

An in-text citation is a reference within your work. It gives information to identify the original source.

​Why do we need in-text citations?

​~To avoid plagiarism

~To inform readers of the original source

In-text citations

• Words DIRECTLY from the text in quotes

• Cite the author name and page number

• The citation goes in parenthesis at the end of the sentence

How to use in-text citations

• Introduce where the quote is coming from -

  • EX. For example, For instance,

• Place the text directly from the reading in quotation marks

• At THE END of the sentence, add the author name and page number in parenthesis

• THE PERIOD GOES AFTER THE PARENTHESIS

Multiple Choice

In-text citations include words directly from the text you are reading.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of these contains a correct in-text citation?

• "It isn’t fair, it isn’t right" Shirley Jackson

• Ms. Hutchinson was clearly in a state of panic as she screamed, "It isn’t fair, it isn’t right" (Jackson 1).

• Jackson stated "It isn’t fair, it isn’t right"

Multiple Choice

Which of these contains a correct in-text citation?

• Anticipation was in the air as, "A sudden hush fell on the crowd as Mr. Summers cleared his throat and looked at the list" (Jackson 1).

• "A sudden hush fell on the crowd as Mr. Summers cleared his throat and looked at the list"

• Anticipation was in the air as "A sudden hush fell on the crowd as Mr. Summers cleared his throat and looked at the list"

Multiple Choice

Which of these contains a correct in-text citation?

• The audience was clearly desensitized to the situation since "The people had done it so many times that they only half listened to the directions." (Jackson 1).

• The audience was clearly desensitized to the situation since "The people had done it so many times that they only half listened to the directions".

• The audience was clearly desensitized to the situation as evidenced by the fact that, "The people had done it so many times that they only half listened to the directions" (Jackson 1).

Explaining your evidence (elaboration)

• Without DIRECTLY saying you're explaining it, explain how this quote supports your claim

• It should connect your evidence to your topic sentence/claim from your thesis

• The explanation should happen immediately after the quote

• Ex: This reflects, this shows, this signifies, Essentially...
  

Multiple Choice

Which explanation is best for this quote?

Ms. Hutchinson was clearly in a state of panic as she screamed, "It isn’t fair, it isn’t right" (Jackson 1).

• By expressing her hysteria, Ms. Hutchinson is allowing her inner emotions to bubble to the surface.

• She is freaking out.

• She is uncomfortable

Multiple Choice

Which explanation is best for this quote?

Anticipation was in the air as, "A sudden hush fell on the crowd as Mr. Summers cleared his throat and looked at the list" (Jackson 1).

• This quote explains how everyone was nervous.

• People were freaking out

• This was the moment that all of the anticipation had led to and in a matter of moments, they would know their fate.

Multiple Choice

Which explanation is best for this quote?

The audience was clearly desensitized to the situation as evidenced by the fact that, "The people had done it so many times that they only half listened to the directions" (Jackson 1).

• They citizens of the town did not react.

• Even though the situation was bleak, the citizens seemed to have the directions memorized and did not concern themselves with listening again.

• They weren't concerned with what was going on in front of them. They did not want to hear the directions again.

What are the items used for MLA in-text citations?

1. "Quotation marks around the quoted text"
   For example, "...research suggests children need ten hours of sleep"

2. (Author's Last Name & Page Number).

Example: (Brady 12).
*If you are unsure as to who to credit as a source, you can use (Source 1).

What's the Difference??!!

Quoting---involves copying short sentences or passages from the original text word-for-word places copied wording within “quotation marks” 

Paraphrasing---involves putting a section of a text into your own words changes the words and phrasing of the original text, but keeps the original meaning of the text

Summarizing---involves stating the main ideas and findings of a text into your own words presents a general overview, so is usually much shorter than the original text

source credit: https://writingcenter.ashford.edu/quoting-paraphrasing-summarizing

Let's Sum It Up!!!!

• "It is ridiculous to borrow someone's items without them knowing, and becoming enraged when you're reprimanded for stealing" (Ling 20).---Direct Quote

• Absurdity is using someone's items without consent---and being mad when you get into trouble (Ling 20).---Paraphrased

• Ling discusses the ludicrous way people become upset when they are punished for borrowing with asking (Ling 20). ---Summarized

​Quick Transitions Review

​​ Concluding Transitions

• ​Ultimately

• ​Thus

• ​Obviously

• ​Indeed

• ​Above all

• ​Certainly

• ​Essentially

• ​As you can see

• ​In reality

• ​In other words

Poll

How confident are you about taking the BEST Writing assessment next week?

• I'd rather do anything else

• I hope I'll be okay

• I think I'll be okay

• I was born ready

​Please use our remaining class time to make any corrections to your essay outline & resubmit it to me.
Complete Capitalization & Punctuation in Exact Path.
Please remember to earn a trophy by 4/5.

​Work Period