Citing Textual Evidence in Animated Presentations

What is the primary purpose of evidence in writing?

• To provide proof from the text

• To make the text longer

• To introduce new characters

• To confuse the reader

What is an example of a claim about 'The Scarlet Ibis'?

• Doodle was a great swimmer

• The story is set in a forest

• Doodle loved the rain

• Brother was responsible for Doodle's death

What should you do before introducing a quote?

• Describe the weather

• Write a summary of the text

• Explain the theme of the story

• Let readers know who said or wrote it

What does a proper citation include?

• Author's first name and page number

• Author's last name and page number

• Title of the book and page number

• Date of publication and page number

What phrase can you use to introduce a quote from a character in the story?

• The book mentions

• The author writes

• The narrator explains

• Brother confesses

When setting the scene for a quote, what should you consider?

• The length of the quote

• The author's biography

• Where and when the quote takes place

• The weather conditions

What is the final step after setting the scene, introducing the quote, and citing it?

• Starting a new paragraph

• Adding more quotes

• Combining all elements together

• Writing a conclusion

Why is it important to set the scene for a quote?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide context for the quote

• To introduce new characters

• To make the text longer