Citing Text-Based Evidence

Citing textual evidence means for students:

• Providing personal opinions

• Quoting directly from the text

• Ignoring the text

• Summarizing the text without references

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.SL.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.9A

Students need to find strong evidence and prove their thinking because:

• It helps in developing critical thinking skills.

• It is required for passing exams.

• It is a part of the curriculum.

• It impresses teachers.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A

Students are expected to properly cite the evidence by:

• Using MLA format

• Using APA format

• Using Chicago style

• Using any format they prefer

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CCSS.W.7.8

START WITH A STRONG TRANSITIONAL STATEMENT:

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CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.3C

START WITH A STRONG TRANSITIONAL STATEMENT:

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CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.4

START WITH A STRONG TRANSITIONAL STATEMENT:

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CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.2C

CCSS.W.7.4

START WITH A STRONG TRANSITIONAL STATEMENT:

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CCSS.W.7.2C

START WITH A STRONG TRANSITIONAL STATEMENT:

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CCSS.W.7.2C

What is the first step in properly citing textual evidence according to the image?

• Identify the source of the evidence

• Summarize the evidence in your own words

• Analyze the evidence for its relevance

• Ignore the context of the evidence

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

In MLA parenthetical citations, what follows the author's last name in the parentheses?

• In MLA parenthetical citations, the page number follows the author's last name in the parentheses.

• In MLA parenthetical citations, the publication year follows the author's last name in the parentheses.

• In MLA parenthetical citations, the title of the work follows the author's last name in the parentheses.

• In MLA parenthetical citations, the author's first name follows the author's last name in the parentheses.