WorksheetsCiting Evidence from a Text
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
We must always cite our information when we write a direct quotation.
True
False
To find the proof in the text to support your answer; sometimes you can use a quote.
To make an inference
To quote or mention the source you used
to cite evidence
To quote or mention the source you used.
Cite
conclude
analyze
inference
facts or details found in the text that prove your point
claim
evidence
quote
argument
repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech), typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker
argument
quote
claim
reasoning
When using a direct quotation, how do you signify that the words are not yours?
Restate it in your own words.
Quotation Marks
reasoning
Match the following.
Why should your evidence be relevant?
So it can be used to support the claim
to find the proof in the text to support your answer; sometimes you can use a quote.
to cite evidence
Where does a writer get their information?
A source
part of the text that supports or proves your answer
text evidence
What is needed in a citation?
A source
reasoning
Author & Page #
a claim
textual evidence is
using quotations, summaries and paraphrasing from a text to support a position
proof
a detailed examination the elements or structure of something
when citing a source you should use
an exclamation point
a semi colon or colon
quotations
a period at the end of the sentence
What are the first 4 steps of completing a citing textual evidence to support an inference (I=B+C)
Read the question
Scan the text
Read the text
Think and choose what to use
Read the text
Scan the question
Read the question
Think and choose what to use
What does a strongly supported inference need?
Background knowledge and textual evidence that answers the question or writing prompt.
Background knowledge and an explanation of why the narrator is writing the text.
Lots of textual evidence. The more the better!
What is the purpose of citing evidence in a text?
To provide personal opinions
To support claims with proof
To confuse the reader
To summarize the text
Which of the following is a correct way to cite evidence from a text?
Using italics
Using quotation marks
Using bold text
Using underlining
When analyzing a text, why is it important to cite evidence?
To show you have read the text
To prove your argument with specific examples
To make the text longer
To avoid writing your own ideas
