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WorksheetsCiting Textual Evidence (GSA8)
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 29mins
Which punctuation mark should usually be used to separate a quotation from the rest of the sentence?
! (exclamation point)
, (comma)
nothing
: (colon)
Which sentence with quoted text is punctuated CORRECTLY?
Felix and Tony decide to talk about the fight, even though they "sensed a wall rising between them."
"Felix and Tony decide to talk about the fight, even though they," sensed a wall rising between them.
Felix and Tony decide to talk about the fight, even though they, "sensed a wall rising between them."
Felix and Tony decide to talk about the fight, even though they: sensed a wall rising between them.
Which of these sentences with quoted text is punctuated CORRECTLY?
The boys agree to meet like, "two heavy strangers," who both want to win.
The boys agree to meet like "two heavy strangers," who both want to win.
The boys agree to meet like two heavy strangers," who both want to win.
The boys agree to meet like: "two heavy strangers" who both want to win.
When quoting evidence directly from the text, the quoted text should go...
at the beginning of the sentence
in the middle of the sentence
at the end of the sentence
any of these would work!
Which is the correct citation format?
[text evidence] --source of info--
"text evidence"(source).
(text evidence) "source"!
<<Text evidence>>(source).
Which direct quote is correct?
We went down the stairs in silence, no sounds but the shards of glass crunching beneath our feet and the impatient honks of horns coming from the traffic-packed street below the expressway.
~ From The Schwa was Here by Neal Shusterman, page 189.
"We went down the stairs in silence. Shusterman 189"
"We went down the stairs in silence." (Shusterman 189)
We went down the stairs in silence (Shusterman)
Which direct quote is correct?
Actually, she was kind of pretty. Not perfect, of course, but then I wasn't one to judge. There was something strange about her eyes.
~ From The Schwa was Here by Neal Shusterman, page 83.
There was something strange about her eyes. 83
"There was something strange about her eyes." (Shusterman 83)
She was blind (Shusterman 83)
Which shows correct quotation formatting?
She was a small skinny old hag with a moustache on her upper lip and a mouth as sour as a green gooseberry. DAHL
'She was a small skinny old hag with a moustache on her upper lip and a mouth as sour as a green gooseberry.' (Dahl)
"She was a small skinny old hag with a moustache on her upper lip and a mouth as sour as a green gooseberry." (Dahl)
"She was a small skinny old hag with a moustache on her upper lip and a mouth as sour as a green gooseberry. Dahl"
What do you put in the parenthesis after a quote?
the author's name
the title of the book
the date you found the quote
Why do you put quotation marks around textual evidence?
to show that it is someone else's writing
to make it look fancy
to show that someone is speaking
What does it mean to quote something?
quoting is using someone else's words in your own writing. This includes writing and speaking.
Quoting is giving a estimate.
Quoting is writing down something that someone said out loud.
What punctuation do you use around a piece of textual evidence?
commas
apostrophes
quotation marks
What is the point of quoting evidence from a text?
it shows that your claim is true
it is used to take up space in your writing
it helps you meet the word count requirement
it makes you look smart
What should your quote prove?
your claim
your age
your writing abilities
What should you write after a quote?
analysis
a summary
nothing
your claim
What is the purpose of citing text evidence?
To support claims or arguments with factual information from the text.
To make the text longer and more difficult to read.
To provide personal opinions and biases.
To confuse the reader with irrelevant information.
Why is it important to include citations when citing text evidence?
To claim ownership of the information, to confuse readers, and to make the text look more professional.
To give credit to the original author or source, allow readers to verify the information, and avoid plagiarism.
Which direct quote is correct?
We went down the stairs in silence, no sounds but the shards of glass crunching beneath our feet and the impatient honks of horns coming from the traffic-packed street below the expressway.
~ From The Schwa was Here by Neal Shusterman, page 189.
"And the impatient honks of horns coming from the traffic-packed street below." "Shusterman 189"
"They walked on broken glass"
"...impatient honks of horns coming from the traffic-packed street below" (Shusterman 189).
Which direct quote is correct?
Actually, she was kind of pretty. Not perfect, of course, but then I wasn't one to judge. There was something strange about her eyes.
~ From The Schwa was Here by Neal Shusterman, page 83.
"There was something strange about her eyes. 83
"There was something strange about her eyes" (Shusterman 83).
She was blind (Shusterman 83)
Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?
"June wants to go to the park" (Lovett 2).
Eric heard "June wants to go to the park" (Lovett 2).
Eric heard, "June wants to go to the park" (Lovett 2).
Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?
The teacher said that, “She was my favorite student” (Wetherly 67).
The teacher said that “She was my favorite student” (Wetherly 67).
Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?
The Speaker hates the Raven when he repeats the word “never more” (Poe 27).
The Speaker hates the Raven when he repeats the word: “never more” (Poe 27).
Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?
The narrator claims the heavens were jealous of his and Annabel Lee’s love: “The angels, not so happy in heaven, / went envying her and me” (Poe 21-22).
The narrator claims the heavens were jealous of his and Annabel Lee’s love. “The angels, not so happy in heaven, / went envying her and me” (Poe 21-22).
Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?
Tiny Tim exclaims, “Merry Christmas to all” (Poe page 235).
Tiny Tim exclaims, “Merry Christmas to all” (Poe 235).
When quoting from a text, should it be word for word as it is seen in the book?
Yes
No
What does it mean to "cite" text evidence?
Use it to answer the question
Give the source of the quote (page or line number and author)
Put it in your own words
Explain it
When you copy evidence from a text, you always have to use:
quotation marks
parentheses
question marks
your brain
What is this response missing?
Salvador was lonely. He is a boy who is no one's friend (para 1). People who have no friends usually feel sad and alone because they have no one to hang out and have fun with.
paragraph number
text evidence
quotation marks around text evidence
elaboration
What is this response missing?
Salvador does not have any confidence. His throat "must clear itself and apologize each time it speaks" (para, 3).
Text evidence
Citation for the evidence
Quotation marks
Elaboration/explanation
What is this response missing?
"Shakes the sleepy brothers awake, ties their shoes, combs their hair with water" (para.1). Salvador is responsible for helping his brothers get ready in the morning, which is usually a parent's job.
Text evidence
Citation for text evidence
Elaboration
Transition into text evidence
What is this text evidence missing?
"Salvador with eyes the color of caterpillar."
Quotation marks
Citation
What is this text evidence missing?
Helps his mama, who is busy with the business of the baby (par. 2).
quotation marks
citation
Which text evidence is cited correctly?
Salvador has a "hundred balloons of happiness."
Salvador has a hundred balloons of happiness (para. 3).
Salvador has a hundred balloons of happiness.
Salvador has a "hundred balloons of happiness" (para. 3)..
Which text evidence is cited correctly?
Salvador leaves with his brothers and "dissolves into the bright horizon."
Salvador leaves with his brothers and "dissolves into the bright horizon" (par. 3).
Salvador leaves with his brothers and dissolves into the bright horizon.
Salvador leaves with his brothers and dissolves into the bright horizon (para. 3).
Which evidence is correctly written? (Look at the punctuation.)
The author stated, "Sneezing is involuntary. The body just does it".
The author stated, "Sneezing is involuntary. The body just does it."
The author stated "sneezing is involuntary. The body just does it
The author stated, "Sneezing is involuntary. The body just does it"
After you write a quote, you need to write a sentence or two that does what?
gives the reader advice.
makes the reader want to read more information on this same topic.
explains and elaborates how the quote helps answer the question.
introduces another quote.
The first word in a quote must be ____.
formal.
capitalized.
the author's name.
abbreviated.
Jordan wants to use a quotation from the school principal in an article she is writing for the school newspaper about the sale of food on campus. “We’ve explored a number of different options, from outside vendors to clubs that want to hold food sales, and we think there are some ways we can make this work.” —Principal Gonzalez.
Jordan has a strict word limit for her article, so she needs to omit a few words from the quotation. Which sentence shows the BEST way to punctuate the omission?
“We’ve explored a number of different options, ... and we think there are some ways we can make this work.”
“We’ve explored a number of different options. And we think there are some ways we can make this work.”
“We’ve explored a number of different options, and we think there are some ways we can make this work.
“We’ve explored a number of different options! And we think there are some ways we can make this work.”
A citation.
My opinion.
A concluding statement.
A transition or introduction
Which piece of textual evidence is written correctly?
Tiny Tim exclaims, “Merry Christmas to all” (Poe page 235).
Tiny Tim exclaims, “Merry Christmas to all” (Poe 235).
Why is it important to know how to cite evidence correctly?
To make my essay better
To avoid plagiarism
It's not--it is okay to steal other people's work
