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WorksheetsCiting Textual Evidence
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
when citing a source you should use
an exclamation point
a semi colon or colon
quotations
a period at the end of the sentence
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).
Evidence: plainly stated in the text
Evidence: Implied and reader must use clues/background knowledge
Explicit
Implicit
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.
In the article, "Tasty Toppings" by Chef Ramsey he argues
Lead in
"the sweetness from pineapple enhances the salty flavors from the cheese and pepperoni"
Textual Evidence
(Source 1).
Citation
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
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).
Please match each essential part of citing textual evidence.
In the article, "Saving the World" by Superman he argues
Lead in
"there is really nothing quite as super as being able to fly around the world"
Textual Evidence
(Source 3).
Citation
What is the primary purpose of citing textual evidence in an essay?
To provide personal opinions
To support claims with proof
To summarize the text
To entertain the reader
Which of the following is an example of textual evidence?
A summary of the text
A direct quote from the text
A personal opinion about the text
A question about the text
When analyzing a character's motivation, which type of textual evidence is most useful?
The character's dialogue
The author's biography
The book's title
The publication date
In MLA format, how should a direct quote be cited in the text?
With the author's last name and page number in parentheses
With the author's first name and page number in parentheses
With the title of the book and page number in parentheses
With the publication year and page number in parentheses
What does it mean if a piece of evidence is 'implicit'?
It is clearly stated in the text
It is hidden and requires inference
It is the main idea of the text
It is a direct quote from the text
