WorksheetsQuotations and Evidence in Writing
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Worksheet time: 3hrs 39mins
What is the significance of explaining a quotation in your writing?
It helps fill space to meet the word count requirement for your paper.
It provides context and shows how the quote supports the writer's thoughts.
It allows the reader to interpret the quotation in their own way.
It is not necessary to explain quotations in academic writing.
When should punctuation marks like colons, semicolons, exclamation marks, and question marks be placed outside quotation marks?
When they ARE part of the original quotation
When they ARE NOT part of the original quotation
Punctuation marks are always outside quotation marks, regardless of context.
Punctuation marks are always inside quotation marks, regardless of context.
Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks and punctuation.
The umpire yelled, Safe!
The umpire yelled “Safe!”
The umpire yelled, “Safe!”
The umpire yelled Safe
She asked the class, "Who's finished."
She asked the class, "Who's finished?"
She asked the class "Who's finished?"
What must you include at the beginning AND ending of every piece of textual evidence you use?
quotation marks
author's last name
page number
a period
Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks and punctuation.
“You may sharpen your pencil” said the teacher
You may sharpen your pencil, said the teacher.
“You may sharpen your pencil,” said the teacher.
“You may sharpen your pencil” said the teacher
Choose the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks and punctuation.
My sister asked, "Will you help me with this?"
My sister asked Will you help me with this
My sister asked, Will you help me with this?
My sister asked "Will you help me with this?"
In the following dialogue, identify the sentence that correctly uses quotation marks and punctuation:
1. "I can't believe it's already noon," said Tom.
2. I can't believe it's already noon," said Tom.
3. "I can't believe it's already noon, said Tom.
4. I can't believe it's already noon, said Tom.
1. "I can't believe it's already noon," said Tom.
2. I can't believe it's already noon," said Tom.
3. "I can't believe it's already noon, said Tom.
4. I can't believe it's already noon, said Tom.
When citing textual evidence, I should always . . .
use bold type.
place quotation marks around the words of others.
make up some of the words.
underline it twice.
Textual evidence is when we use information from the text to support our answers.
True
False
What is textual evidence?
Words from a source
Explicit (you can directly point to the answer)
Implicit (you must make an inference by using background knowledge and evidence)
The main idea of a source
How do you properly cite evidence?
With evidence integration before it, quotation marks (""), and crediting the source
There is no need to cite evidence
With evidence integration before it and crediting the source
After citing evidence you must _________
review, revise
quote, paraphrase
explain, elaborate
introduce, summarize
We should always be sure our in-text citations are properly cited. Which of the following statements is true?
There should be no punctuation inside the " " unless the quote happens to end with a ! OR ?
Always have and endmark within the " "
The endmark goes inside the ( )
Leave endmarks off of citations
Which of the following can be used to support the claim?
reasons
examples
evidence
all of the above
Why is it important to “cite” textual evidence?
To use evidence from the text to prove you read it.
To prove your answer is correct
To use evidence from the text to support your answer
All of the above
Opinion: Immigrants and refugees should be protected and allowed to stay in the U.S.
Which evidence supports this opinion?
The U.S. already has many people that need help
Some people trying to enter are criminals
Many women and children are in danger if they can not stay
The argument against the claim.
evidence
claim
facts
counterclaim
Which answer offers a reason of support for the statement below?
Phones should be banned in school.
Phones are very distracting to students
Phones can be used in class for educational purposes
Phones can get stolen
Not everyone has a phone
True or false: It's okay to drop in a quote all by itself, without any of your own words before.
True
False
Which in-text citation is formatted correctly?
"Darwin pointed out that nature would have to stop overpopulation" (Kurlansky pp 55).
"Darwin pointed out that nature would have to stop overpopulation (Kurlansky 55)."
"Darwin pointed out that nature would have to stop overpopulation." (Kurlansky 55)
"Darwin pointed out that nature would have to stop overpopulation" (Kurlansky 55).
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.
A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."
At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.
School uniforms can be ordered online .
What is the first part of the quotation sandwich technique?
Explain the meaning or relevance of the quotation.
Quote the textual evidence using quotation marks.
Conclusion paragraph
Introduce the author or speaker of the quotation.
What is the purpose of the lead-in?
to tell who said the quoted words
to introduce the author
to provide context for the evidence
to set the mood for the sentence
What is a transitional phrase?
A clue to the reader that the writer is about to change topics
A way to avoid plagiarism
Citations for evidence
A conclusion to an essay
What is a thesis statement?
A fancy way to say that you need to get the reader's attention at the beginning of your writing.
When you leave the reader in suspense at the end of a chapter.
The life lesson of your essay.
A one sentence summary of the essay, found at the end of the introductory paragraph.
Which transition phrase(s) would be appropriate if a writer was introducing a second piece evidence within a paragraph?
(You may select more than one response.)
The article also states . . .
Additionally,
or
In addition,
In summary,
These facts show . . .
Evidence should be cited (when you give credit to someone for their work) or you may be guilty of plagiarism, which means . . . .
citing a source.
using someone else's words, but giving them credit for their work.
using someone else's words, but trying to pass it off as your work
using evidence from an expert
Which of the following is an example of a CLAIM or topic sentence?
Peer pressure can hurt students' performance in school.
Additionally, the study found that fourth grade students who were teased for working hard in school performed worse on a test than students who were not teased.
For example, one report by the Heritage Organization found that approximately one in four elementary school students felt they were teased for doing well in school.
These statistics show how negative influence from peers can harm academic progress.
How do we know a claim is strong?
It is a fact
It is a statement
It is debatable
It has an exclamation point
What does "R" stand for in RACE?
Really consider the evidence
Restate the question
Rethink your answer
Revise your writing
What does "A" stand for in RACE?
Answer the question
Argue your point
Ask a question
Apply evidence
What does the "C" stand for in RACE?
Cite evidence
Change your thinking
Create a response
Convince the reader
What does the "E" stand for in RACE?
Explain your question
Expect a response
Explain your evidence
Engage the reader
The part of RACE where you add your own thoughts to add to the quotes you have chosen to include.
Restate
Cite
Answer
Explain
You would use this phrase for which part of RACE -
"This quote demonstrates..."
Restate
Answer
Cite
Explain
When an author leaves some details out, it is up to the reader to "fill in the blanks," which is called what skill?
entertain
evaluate
annotate
infer
To express the meaning of something written, using different words is to ___________________________.
define
paraphrase
dictate
evaluate
An______refers to a writing that states a position and supports it with reasons and evidence
Argument
Opinion
Claim
Evidence
Which of these would be considered reliable evidence?
Facts
Statistics
Quotations
All of the above
If an argument is convincing, it means
That you have to believe it
Everyone agrees with it
It has enough evidence to support their claim
Their claim or opinion becomes fact
Which piece of evidence BEST supports the claim above?
A growing number of researchers are learning the benefits of bamboo. It can be used instead of wood for paper. Beautiful green stalks set this plant apart from others. Bamboo is the perfect alternative to traditional wood. New laws should be created to enforce the use of bamboo instead of wood in paper products.
Which of these is important to consider when deciding if a source is good to use or not?
how current it is
how relevant to your topic it is
how accurate it is
how authoritative the author/publisher is
the purpose of the author/publisher
The origin of information, such as a book, article, or person, from which the data or ideas are obtained
Logic
Grounds
Source
Quote
The author's main point or message about a topic or idea
Central Idea
Paraphrase
Quote
Logic
To repeat the exact words spoken or written by someone else in a piece of writing.
Textual
Evidence
Tone
Quote
Paraphrase
To restate a text or passage in one's own words, while retaining the original meaning
Paraphrase
Quote
Source
Data
Facts, statistics, and information used to support a claim or argument
Grounds
Data
Logic
Claim
Sound reasoning and the use of valid arguments to reach a conclusion in an argumentative piece
Logic
Grounds
Summarize
Counterclaim
The author's attitude or emotional expression toward the subject matter, readers, or characters in a text
Grounds
Logic
Tone
Claim
To provide a brief and condensed overview of the main points or ideas in a text
Summarize
Claim
Quote
Tone
What are the different ways to incorporate evidence in writing?
Using only personal opinions
Drawing pictures
Making up information
Direct quotations, paraphrasing, and summarizing
Why is it important to cite sources properly in academic writing?
To avoid giving credit to the original authors and claim the information as one's own.
To give credit to the original authors and allow readers to verify the information.
To make the writing look longer and more impressive.
To hide the original authors and prevent readers from verifying the information.
What is the role of paraphrasing in academic writing?
To copy the original text word for word without citation
To present the original text in a new way, while maintaining its meaning and citing the source
To change the meaning of the original text
To present the original text without citing the source
How can a writer effectively integrate quotations from sources into their writing?
By using the quote without providing any context or explanation
By introducing the quote, providing context, and analyzing its significance within the writing.
By randomly inserting the quote without any introduction or context
By ignoring the quote and not analyzing its significance
What are the potential risks of using unverified sources in academic writing?
There are no risks
It can lead to inaccurate information, loss of credibility, and potential academic consequences
It can lead to higher grades
It can lead to academic honors
True or false: It's okay to drop in a quote all by itself, without any of your own words before.
True
False
Does this work as a blended quote: Bradbury describes the T-Rex as having "skin like the mail of a terrible warrior" while its hands could "pick up and examine men like toys."
Yes, it works
No, it doesn't work
What are the steps of the writing process?
Pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, publishing
Writers do all their writing in one sitting and don't look over their work. Revising and editing are just suggestions.
What is plagiarism?
Plagiarism is when you copy someone else's writing claiming that it is your own.
Plagiarism is when you use quotations from a text without giving credit (citations).
Plagiarism is a strategy that you can use in your writing.
Which websites are credible to use when doing research?
Websites that end in .gov or .edu
Websites that end in .com
Websites that end in .org
What does it mean to be credible?
A person who is knowledgeable/an expert on a topic. (Example: doctors are experts on medical care)
A person who doesn't know anything about a topic.
A person who knows a bit about a topic.
Which of the following are examples of claims?
Social media is harming pre-teens and teenagers.
Kids shouldn't have homework.
Middle schoolers should have recess.
I don't like that I can't wear my hoodie and text on my phone at school.
These answer choices are from student writing samples. Which of the following answer choices BEST represents a hook?
There are many opinions on the nation's capitol.
The two passages "A Capitol Place" and "A Permanent Home" both are about the nations capital.
In both the passages it talks about the different opinions people had bout where to locate the capital.
After the Revolutionary War (1775-1793) Americans tried to figure out the best way to govern themselves.
Select THREE answer choices: Which of the following words do not belong in a formal essay?
They, Them
We, Us
You, Your
I, Me, My,
Select THREE answer choices: Which of the following are a WEAK transition?
firstly
All in all
In conclusion
secondly
The following are transitions from student writing. Select the body paragraph transition that is BEST.
"A Capital Place" is about the difficulties in locating the capital
In passage 2 Excerpt from "A Permanent Home. By Kenneth R. Bowling. He frist starts by writing "The United States Revalutionary".
American's did not only disagree on what of capitall they wanted, but they also disagreed on where it should be.
In passage two it states that the north and south states didn't trust one another.
What is a hook?
The topic of your introduction paragraph.
A writing tool used to engage your reader.
The first sentence of your conclusion.
The topic of your essay.
Which is NOT an example of a good hook?
A quote
A bold statement
A descriptive scenario
A question
Embedding Quotes: Your explanation needs to connect to your
Thesis
Hook
Background
Tone
How long should a paraphrase be?
Almost the same length as the quoted material
Substantially shorter
Twice the length of the quoted material
No specific length
What percentage of your entire essay should be quotes/paraphrases/summaries?
Less than 10%
Around 20%
Around 50%
No specific percentage
T/F – A quote can stand all by itself in a paragraph
True
False
T/F - It is okay to end a paragraph with a quote.
True
False
What is the correct way to introduce a quote in your essay?
By saying 'Here is a quote:'
By integrating it smoothly into your own sentence
By using the phrase 'Quote:' before the quote
No specific way
Nora is participating in a school debate. She decides to use a statement from a renowned scientist to support her argument. What impact could this have?
It can overshadow Nora's own analysis.
It is generally considered irrelevant.
It adds authority and credibility to Nora's argument.
It is less persuasive than logical evidence.
Scarlett and Jackson are participating in a debate on climate change for a project. Mr. Williams, their teacher, is guiding them on how to make their arguments more effective. Which of the following actions by Mr. Williams would be an example of integrating evidence into his argument?
Mr. Williams sharing personal stories about his challenges in his garden
Mr. Williams making claims about climate change without any scientific evidence
Mr. Williams using emotional language (pathos) to persuade Scarlett and Jackson about the severity of climate change
Mr. Williams citing a study or expert opinion on climate change to back up his argument
During a group project, Ava and James are discussing a complex physics problem. Suddenly, they realize there are no specific details to back up their claim! What's their best move?
Exaggerate the available theoretical evidence to make their claim unbeatable!
Ignore the lack of evidence and power through with sheer confidence.
Lean on personal beliefs to fill in the gaps of their line of reasoning.
Acknowledge the lack of evidence and avoid making unsupported claims.
Abigail and David are preparing for an upcoming discussion on 'Climate Change: Myth or Reality'. How can they ensure that the evidence they use to support their arguments is absolutely credible?
By sticking to their personal beliefs and opinions as the main evidence.
By selecting evidence that only backs up their side of the story.
By critically evaluating the source of the evidence and its relevance to their argument.
By gathering heaps of evidence from anywhere, without worrying about the source.
Imagine BJ and Ava are exchanging ideas in a discussion. BJ uses a quote from a famous author to support her point. Ava is impressed but asks, 'Why do you think it's important to mention the author's name, BJ?' Help BJ explain to Ava the importance of citing sources.
To show off her extensive literature knowledge.
To give proper credit to the author and avoid any trouble with plagiarism.
To make their discussion as long as possible.
Actually, mentioning the author's name isn't important at all.
Sophia, Elijah, and Ethan are teaming up for a science project on renewable energy. They want to persuade the judges about the effectiveness of their model. What is a common mistake they should avoid when presenting evidence in their arguments?
Presenting evidence that is too relevant to the argument.
Presenting evidence without explaining its connection to the argument.
Presenting evidence from well-known sources only.
Presenting evidence in a way that is too clear and concise.
David and Anika are part of a school's environmental club. During their research on the impact of plastic waste, they find a study that partially supports their campaign against single-use plastics. How should they handle this situation?
Present only the parts that support the campaign and omit the rest.
Discard the study as it does not fully support their campaign.
Present the whole study and discuss its nuanced relationship to the campaign.
Alter the study to make it fully supportive.
When writing an essay for APUSH, Michael uses a story about his sister, Olivia, who once helped a homeless person, to illustrate a point. During a peer review Mason wonders, what is the effect of using such anecdotal evidence in an argument?
It universally strengthens an argument by adding a personal touch.
It can provide a relatable example, but may not be sufficient to prove a point on its own.
It is discouraged as it undermines the objectivity of the argument.
It is considered the strongest form of evidence in academic writing.
Nora is participating in a school debate. She decides to use a statement from a renowned scientist to support her argument. What impact could this have?
It can overshadow Nora's own analysis.
It is generally considered irrelevant.
It adds authority and credibility to Nora's argument.
It is less persuasive than logical evidence.
Where should the claim or thesis normally go?
At the end of the essay
At the beginning of the essay
In the middle of the essay
At the end of the introduction paragraph
What should a claim be supported by?
Beliefs
Evidence
Questions
Opinions
What should a claim sound like?
A statement of fact
A rhetorical question
A personal belief
An open-ended question
The first day of school will be scary.
claim
opinion
Which of the following would you not find in an argumentative piece?
facts
quotes
fictional details or characters
Which of the following is a CLAIM?
Did you know that you could own a baby sloth for $100?
There is a raging debate over whether wild animals should be pets.
People should be able to own wild animals as pets.
Which is the BEST piece of EVIDENCE?
People who own wild animals are 75% more likely to be maimed or mauled.
I just get the sense that people shouldn't own wild animals.
My claim is self-evident and needs no further explanation.
Some dude told me tigers are scary.
What should you do after presenting text evidence?
Move on to another reason
Transition to another paragraph
Summarize that evidence
Explain how that evidence proves your point.
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
children bully because it will send a
message. Some say It is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school. Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done. The fines
will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done.
will encourage parents to
focus on anti-bullying in the home.
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school.
children bully because it will send a
message.
Select all of the transitions which would work for a counterclaim paragraph:
however
although
to begin
in conclusion
on the other hand
Select the appropriate quotation with citation.
"Four out of five dentists prefer Trident" ("Dental Journal").
Four out of five dentists prefer Trident ( Dental Journal).
"Four out of five dentists prefer Trident" (Dental Journal).
Four out of five dentists prefer Trident ("Dental Journal")
What are the 2 ways we can cite from the text to avoid plagiarism?
direct quotations & explanation
paraphrase & details
direct quotations & paraphrase
True or False: Plagiarism is using another person's words as your own.
True
False
The first paragraph is an ______________________
Introduction
Body 1
Body 2
Body 3
Conclusion
Each Body Paragraph should include a
Claim then text evidence and elaboration
little to no evidence
the author's opinion by stating I believe...
thesis statement
Which one is correct?
"You will do well in the tennis match assured Frank."
"You will do well in the tennis match," assured Frank.
"You will do well in the tennis match" assured Frank.
Which one is correct?
The crossing guard announced You may cross now.
The crossing guard announced. "You may cross now."
The crossing guard announced, "You may cross now."
Which one is correct?
"When I grow up," declared Tami "I want to be a nurse."
"When I grow up" declared Tami, "I want to be a nurse."
"When I grow up," declared Tami, "I want to be a nurse."
Which one is correct?
Leah whispered in my ear, "Don't you dare tell a soul."
Leah whispered in my ear, "Don't you dare tell a soul" .
"Leah whispered in my ear," Don't you dare tell a soul.
Which one is correct?
Scott whispered quietly, "Are you awake!"
Scott whispered quietly, "Are you awake?"
Scott whispered quietly "Are you awake."
Which one is correct?
He asked, "Are you wearing my goggles to the pool?"
He asked "Are you wearing my goggles to the pool?"
He asked, "Are you wearing my goggles to the pool" ?
Which one is correct?
"Which doughnut would you like?" asked Sarah.
"Which doughnut would you like" asked Sarah?
Which doughnut would you like? "asked Sarah."
Which one is correct?
The server asked me "Did you save room for dessert?"
The server asked me, "Did you save room for dessert" ?
The server asked me, "Did you save room for dessert?"
Which one is correct?
"Please set the table," he told the children.
"Please set the table." he told the children.
"Please set the table" , he told the children.
Which one is correct?
You need to clean your room today my mom reminded me.
You need to clean your room today, "my mom reminded me."
"You need to clean your room today," my mom reminded me.
In order to stick to the facts and support the thesis statement's central idea, a strong body paragraph should contain: (Click all that applies)
a clear two sentence topic sentence
evidence in the form of summaries, direct quotations, and paraphrased examples
explanations of each piece of evidence
elaborative techniques that expand the evidence
Is this embedding example correct?
In her book about pets, Jane Smith discusses the benefits of owning a dog “dog owners are less likely to suffer from depression and have lower levels of stress than people who do not own dogs.”
Correct
Incorrect
Does this embedding example correct?
According to Jane Smith, “Cheese is the most stolen food in the world.”
Correct
Incorrect
What does credible mean?
trusted
unbiased
legitimate
All of the above
Communication is...
Speaking to a live audience
Action of introducing something
Connecting an idea or thought with another person
The strength of your voice when speaking
Enunciation is...
the degree of quickness with which one delivers a speech.
changing physical position.
the degree of loudness of sound.
clearly saying the sounds and syllables in words.
Diction is...
speaking words as they are meant to be spoken.
any visible props.
changing physical position.
word choice.
The act of making gestures or moving one’s body parts, usually arms, hands, legs, as a means of expression is called what?
Gesticulation
Pacing
Movement
Eye Contact
Public speaking is the biggest fear of adults, which is the 2nd biggest fear?
Monkeys
Clowns
Heights
Death
___________ allows the speaker to either take a breath or allows time for the audience to take in what was just said.
Discussion
Yawning
Clapping
Pausing
None of the above
How can you boost your credibility as a speaker?
cite reputable sources
be relatable
share what motivated you to select the topic
all of the above
A brief stories of interesting, humorous incidents based on real-life
Audience-Centered Perspective
slander
anecdote
thesis in your introduction
I am a good public speaker
Yes
Definitely
Of course
I'm the best
