MLA and Signal Phrases Quiz

What is the point of putting citations in a school paper?

• To confuse the reader

• To say thanks to the original writers

• To make the paper longer

• To give credit to the people whose work you used

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why is it important to use quotes?

• It's not important

• Because your teacher tells you to

• Adds credibility and authority to your paper

• You do not need quotes

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2B

CCSS.W.8.9A

What things do you need in an MLA citation for a book?

• Author's name, book title, publisher, publication date

• Author's name, book title, page number, web link

• Book dedication, publisher, publication date

• Author's name, book title, publication date, page number

Why do we use signal phrases in our writing?

• To make things confusing

• To make your essay fancy

• To share personal opinions about the author

• To let readers know where your information comes from

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.8

Can you give an example of a signal phrase that introduces a quote?

• My friend says, "..."

• I believe that "..."

• In my opinion,

• According to the author,

How do you pick the right signal phrase for your writing?

• Always use the same one

• Choose based on what fits the context and connects your ideas to the source

• Skip using signal phrases altogether

• Randomly select one for each paragraph

Explain how to write an MLA in-text citation for a direct quote.

• (Author's name, page number)

• (Page number, author's name)

• (Author's name)

• (Author's name, publication date)

How do you cite a source with three or more authors in your paper?

• (First author's name et al.)

• (All authors' names)

• (First author's name, Second author's name)

• (Last author's name, publication date)

When do you need to add page numbers in an in-text citation?

• Only when using quotes

• When the author asks you to

• When talking about a specific part from a source

• Never add page numbers

What's the difference between quoting and paraphrasing?

• Quoting is using the exact words, paraphrasing is summarizing the ideas in your own words

• Quoting and paraphrasing are the same

• Quoting is summarizing, paraphrasing uses the exact words

• Paraphrasing is your own ideas