Citing Textual Evidence in 8th Grade

The video tutorial explains the concept of citing textual evidence, which involves using an author's words from a text to support one's own writing. It outlines the steps to properly cite textual evidence, including finding relevant quotes, introducing them, and using quotation marks and page numbers. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of textual evidence in supporting arguments and claims in writing, providing examples to illustrate the process. It also highlights the need for evidence to be relevant and supportive of the writer's points.

What is the primary purpose of using textual evidence in writing?

• To critique the author's style

• To rewrite the text in our own words

• To support our own thoughts and ideas

• To summarize the text

Which of the following is NOT a source of textual evidence?

• A novel

• A poem

• A movie

• An article

What is the first step in citing textual evidence?

• Add quotation marks

• Introduce the author's words

• Provide the page number

• Find the author's words

How should you introduce a quote from an author?

• All of the above

• By using the phrase 'the author states'

• By using the phrase 'the author says'

• By stating the author's name and a comma

Where should the page number be placed when citing textual evidence?

• Inside the quotation marks

• Before the quotation marks

• In parentheses after the quote

• At the beginning of the sentence

What punctuation should follow the page number in a citation?

• A comma

• A period

• A semicolon

• A colon

In the example, 'Charles Dickens states,' what is the purpose of this phrase?

• To summarize the text

• To end the sentence

• To critique the author

• To introduce the quote

What is the purpose of using color-coded steps in the example paragraph?

• To make the text colorful

• To highlight different literary devices

• To differentiate between authors

• To show the steps in citing textual evidence

Why is it important to select relevant quotes for textual evidence?

• To make the text longer

• To support or highlight your argument

• To fill space in your writing

• To confuse the reader

What is the role of textual evidence in literature claims?

• To provide subjective opinions

• To critique the author's style

• To offer proof and support for arguments

• To summarize the text