Quotes (Incorporating, Punctuating, Citing)

Why do we use quotes in our writing?

• To support a claim

• To provide evidence to strengthen an argument

• To showcase various viewpoints

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Why should we avoid using "dangling" quotes?

• They leave unanswered questions for the reader.

• They interfere with strong arguments and ideas in writing.

• They can be difficult to make sense of.

• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

There are 3 steps in a quote sandwich.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

When writers choose quotes to support their claims, they should AVOID using quotes that are too long.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

When a writers uses a parenthetical citation to give credit to an author, the punctuation should go:

• Inside the quotation marks.

• Outside quotes and the citation.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

Without the parenthetical citation, the punctuation should go:

• Inside the quotation marks.

• Outside the quotation marks.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

A _______________ is used to show WHO said or wrote the quote.

• source

• quotation mark

• speaker tag

• explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Which sentence uses quotation marks and punctuation correctly?

• "Kim wants to play inside, not outside", Kelly said.

• "Kim wants to play inside, not outside," Kelly said.

• "Kim wants to play inside, not outside Kelly said."

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Which one is punctuated correct?

• Karen asked, "Can I speak to a manager"?

• Karen asked "Can I speak to a manager?"

• Karen asked, "Can I speak to a manager?"

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

It is important to provide background information BEFORE giving the quote so that the reader can understand the quote better.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D