Embedding & Citing Quotes

Most of the time, where does punctuation go when using quotation marks?

• OUTSIDE the parenthetical citation

• INSIDE the quotation marks

• Both inside the quotation marks and after the citation.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2

You must introduce all quotations with a signal phrase of some sort (also known as embedding the quote).

• True

• False

Ending your paragraph with a quotation is a bad idea because it does not allow the writer to explain the quotation.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.4

What is the first part of the quotation sandwich technique?

• Explain the meaning or relevance of the quotation.

• Quote the textual evidence using quotation marks.

• Conclusion paragraph

• Introduce the quotation with some words that give it context or indicate who is speaking.

What is the second part of the quotation sandwich?

• Quote the textual evidence using quotation marks and a citation.

• Introduce the author or speaker of the textual evidence.

• Explain the importance or relevance of the textual evidence.

• Introductory paragraph

What is the third part of the quotation sandwich technique?

• conclusion paragraph
• Quote the textual evidence using quotation marks.
• Introduce the author or speaker of the textual evidence.
• Explain the meaning, relevance, or importance of the textual evidence.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.2D

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.3.2C

When do you use a colon to embed a quote

• When there is a complete sentence that gives context for the quote before the quote

• When the speaker's name is before the colon

• When the quote fits right into the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2B

When do you use no punctuation to embed a quote?

• When there is a complete sentence that gives context for the quote

• When there is a noun

• When the quote fits right into the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Is this embedding example correct?

Jane Smith argues that there are many good reasons for consuming dark chocolate: “Dark chocolate contains antioxidants, lowers blood pressure, and is high in vitamins and minerals.”

• Correct

• Incorrect

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

Is this embedding example correct?

As Jane Smith explains, “A duck’s quack doesn’t echo.”

• Correct

• Incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2