Quoting Text

Understanding the Mystery of Myths Unicorn, a Mythical Creature By: Sue Peterson Susan knew that her language arts teacher encouraged the students to become better writers by keeping a journal of stories. Mr. Christiansen would assign topics every night, but once in awhile there would be a free choice writing and the students could write about any topic of their choice. When Mr. Christiansen announced that Wednesday’s topic would be free choice, Susan was delighted. She knew just what to write about. She wanted to write about unicorns. 
Pick the sentence  below that would explain why Susan was delighted about the writing topic

• "She knew just what to write about."
• "Peterson Susan knew that her language arts teacher encouraged the students to become writers."
• " When Mr. Christiansen announced that Wednesday's topic would be free choice..."
• " She wanted to write about Unicorns."

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following options are NOT the correct way to quote the text?

• The author said,"She would love the reading class."
• " The place was fun."
• In paragraph two it states, "Pumpkins are really flowers first."
• In the book it states,"Mr. Kim was a bad teacher."

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following options are quoted correctly?

• The author said, "He was the best runner ever"
• The author said he was the best runner ever/"
• " He was the best runner ever"
• The author said," He was the best runner ever."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Susan walked to the computer lab and found a computer that was not being used. It was in the far corner of the lab, so this spot would be a little quieter for her. First, she decided to read about myths. She googled the word myth, and began reading: 
Was Susan trying to concentrate on her work?

• Yes because the author said, "Susan walked to the computer lab."
• No
• Susan was trying to concentrate on her work because the passage states, "It was in the far corner of the lab, so this spot would be a little quieter for her."
• Susan was trying to concentrate on her work because in the passage it states, "First, she decided to read about myths." 

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Taking and passing off as one's own someone else's work or ideas is known as ______.

• paraphrasing
• citing
• plagiarising
• quoting

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following options are quoted correctly?

• The author said, "He was the best runner ever"
• The author said he was the best runner ever/"
• " He was the best runner ever"
• The author said," He was the best runner ever."

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Brian Fagan reports, “Many historians have criticized the Roanoke colony for poor planning . . . But even the best planned colony would have been challenged by the 1587-89 drought” (96). Is this quote correct or incorrect as written?

• Correct
• Incorrect

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following options are quoted correctly?

• The text stated, Finn is the best dog ever.
• The author said "Finn is the best dog ever"
• The text stated, "Finn is the best dog ever."
• The text stated, "Finn is the best dog ever"

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Fagan writes, “The settlement [Santa Elena] struggled from the beginning, then succumbed to a second, even more severe drought in 1587-9” (96). Is this quote correct or incorrect as written?

• Correct
• Incorrect

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

They weren’t on the hook by the phone and they weren’t in her purse. Alison checked the pockets of the jacket she’d worn the day before, but they weren’t there either. She looked at her watch and realized she would be late for work if she didn’t leave soon..

What is Alison looking for?

• Her Keys

• Her Car

• Her Cat

• Her Smoothie

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1