Direct and Indirect Quotes

A direct quotation (or quote) is using someone else's exact words in writing.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Direct quotes are good to use as...

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Don't use them, it is plagiarism.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which is an example of a direct quote?

• Principal Cook says, "All students are welcome at South East."

• Principal Cook is very nice.

• She cares about students.

• She told me about how she thinks every student is welcome here.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In the sentence leading up to a direct quote, you should

• Give a page number like this: (page 11)

• Surprise readers with another quote

• Explain how it proves your claim

• Include the name of who is saying the quote

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What do you need to do to show a direct quote is an author's exact words?

• Underline it

• Put it in bold

• Use quotation marks around it

• Say that it is the author's exact words

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

You must give credit to the author for a direct quote.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

You should use as many direct quotes as possible.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When possible, you should put quotes into your own words to show that you understand them.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

When using a direct quotes, you have to use the entire sentence.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

When using an INDIRECT quote, you don't have to cite your sources.

• True

• False