Citing Textual EvidenceQuoting properly, and the analysis that has to follow it.7th GradeA quotation proves nothing on its own. Introduce it, cite it, explain it.1INTRODUCESet the scene — who is speaking, and when.2QUOTEKeep it short. Embed it inside your own sentence.3PUNCTUATE AND CITEQuotation marks, then the page or line reference.4EXPLAINAt least two sentences on what it proves and how.SENTENCE STEMS"The text states that…" · "This suggests…""The writer's choice of ___ implies…"If the quotation is longer than your explanation, the balance iswrong.Citing Textual Evidencewww.littleactivity.com

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Literacy · 7th Grade

Citing Textual Evidence

Quoting properly, and the analysis that has to follow it.

How to use it

Never end a paragraph on a quotation. The last word must be yours.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
7th Grade
Ages
12–13
Subject
Literacy
Pages
1

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