Citing Evidence

As long as your evidence (quote or paraphrase) explains your point clearly, you do not need to elaborate on it. 

• True 
• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does the word implied mean? 

• directly stated
• suggested but not directly stated

What does analyze mean?

•  break down to reveal
• to correct

What does the word predict mean?

• what happens in the beginning
• say or estimate what will happen in the future
• what happens in the end

What are the steps to citing evidence?

• State your idea, explain your reasons, and summarize
• Explain your reasons and cite evidence
• State your idea, cite evidence, and explain 
• Cite evidence and explain the evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A book with page numbers written by Lori Ratliff. 
Which citation is INCORRECT?

• English rocks (Ratliff 14).
• According to Ratliff, English rocks (14).
• Ratliff asserts that English rocks (14).
• English rocks (Ratliff, 14). 

True or False? "Only direct quotes need to be cited."

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is textual evidence?

• something you can point to in the text

• details from the text that support your claim, opinion, and/or answer

• using your book plus your brain to make an educated guess

• your favorite quote from the text

Which of the following is cited correctly?

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

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

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

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

Why is it important to know how to cite evidence correctly?

• To avoid plagiarism

• To make my essay better

• It's not-- it is okay to steal other people's work