Citing Textual Evidence

At Ramona, we write paragraphs using the RACE structure. For the "C" or citing evidence, which of the following is true?

• You should pick evidence that SUPPORTS or PROVES your answer

• Begin with a lead in (title, author, genre)

• You do not have to use "quotation marks" around the evidence

• Always cite your source with a citation (Source 1).

What is textual evidence?

• Words from a source

• Explicit (you can directly point to the answer)

• Implicit (you must make an inference by using background knowledge and evidence)

• The main idea of a source

​ (a)   Evidence: plainly stated in the text
​ (b)   Evidence: Implied and reader must use clues/background knowledge

• Explicit

• Implicit

Please label the essential parts of citing evidence

a

b

c

textual evidence

Lead in

citation

When citing textual evidence to support the claim that pineapple belongs on pizza, please correctly order the elements below.

• In the article, "Tasty Toppings" by Chef Ramsey he argues

• "the sweetness from pineapple enhances the salty flavors from the cheese and pepperoni"

• (Source 1).

Please match each essential part of citing textual evidence.

• Lead in

• In the article, "Tasty Toppings" by Chef Ramsey he argues

• Textual Evidence

• "the sweetness from pineapple enhances the salty flavors from the cheese and pepperoni"

• Citation

• (Source 1).

The following "C" or citing textual evidence is from a ​ ​ (a)   source.

In the story, "Bigfoot is real" written by Dracula the main character is searching the forest when he "notices a tall shadow behind the waterfall" (Source 1).

• Informational

• Narrative (story, play, or poem)

The following "C" or citing textual evidence is from a ​ ​ (a)   source.

In the video, "Burgers Are Awesome" by Mr. Beast, he argues "cheeseburgers are superior to any other food" (Source 1).

• Informational

• Narrative (story, play, or poem)

Which piece of textual evidence below would BEST support the inference that Ramona students prefer chocolate milkshakes over hot chocolate?

• "On milkshake day, the cafeteria line stretched all the way around C building, through the quad, and up to the gym!" (Source 2)

• "Hot chocolate just isn't worth it unless it also has marshmallows" (Source 2)

• "Milkshakes are made of equal parts ice cream and milk, often flavored with other toppings like chocolate" (Source 2)

When citing textual evidence to support the claim that hot chocolate is a better treat than a chocolate milkshake, please correctly order the elements below.

• In the article, "Chocolate Cravings" by Willy Wonka he argues

• "while chocolate is delicious no matter how it is prepared, there is just nothing better than hot chocolate on a snowy day"

• (Source 2).