Exploring Quotes in Informational Writing

Why is it important to use quotes in informational writing?

• To make the writing longer

• To help readers understand the topic better

• To confuse the readers

• To avoid writing your own content

What should you consider when identifying points to support with quotes?

• The length of the quote

• Whether the quote is from a book

• The color of the text

• The point you want to support

Which type of support is best for proving that many targets of bullying experience self-harm?

• A long paragraph

• An example

• A statistic

• A definition

What should you do if you don't already have a good quote in your notes?

• Use a quote from a random website

• Skip the quote

• Make up a quote

• Go back to your resources and find one

What is the first step in finding a quote from an expert?

• Choosing a random book

• Ignoring the topic

• Identifying the point you want to support

• Writing your own quote

Why is it important to write down the name and authority of the person who said the quote?

• To fill up space

• To make your writing look fancy

• To confuse the readers

• To ensure readers know why the person is an expert

What phrase is recommended to introduce a quote?

• In my opinion

• According to

• It is said

• I think

What should you do after introducing a quote?

• End the paragraph

• Add more quotes

• Follow up with your own writing

• Change the topic

Why is it important to follow up a quote with your own writing?

• To avoid writing your own content

• To confuse the reader

• To explain the significance of the quote

• To make the paragraph longer

Which of the following is a good phrase to transition out from a quote?

• On the other hand

• This shocking fact reveals

• In conclusion

• To sum up