MLA
What is the standard font and size used in MLA format?
12 point Times New Roman
What is plagiarism?
Using someone else's words or ideas without giving credit.
Who is the narrator of Raymond's Run?
Squeaky
Who is Greg Ridley and what is his main problem at the start of the story?
He is a teenager upset because his father won't let him play basketball due to poor grades.
What does TIED stand for?
Topic Sentence, Introduce Evidence, Evidence, Discussion
What information goes in a MLA Header?
First and Last Name
Teacher Name
Course Name
Date
What is the purpose of a Works Cited page?
To give credit to all the sources you used in your research
What is Squeaky's main responsibility outside of running?
Taking care of her brother Raymond
Where does Greg meet Lemon Brown?
In an abandoned building during a rainstorm.
What should a thesis statement do?
state the main argument or claim of your essay clearly
What order does a Works Cited page go in?
Alphabetical
What is the difference between a paraphrase and a direct quote?
A paraphrase restates information in your own words. A direct quote uses the author's exact words with quotation marks.
What happens that changes Squeaky's attitude toward Gretchen?
She realizes Gretchen is a serious runner and could also be a friend.
What is Lemon Brown's treasure?
Old newspaper clippings and a harmonica- symbols of his son's love
Where are the three components of an introduction paragraph
Hook, Bridge, Thesis
What belongs in the left corner of the first page in MLA format?
Last Name and Page Number
True or False: Wikipedia is a reliable academic source?
False
What does Squeaky's running symbolize in the story?
Independence, determination, and personal identity.
What lesson does Greg learn from Lemon Brown?
That everyone has something valuable to treasure and be proud of
What is the purpose of a concluding paragraph?
To restate the thesis and leave the readers with a final thought
What is the correct in-text citation for a quote from page 56 of Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan?
(Ryan 56).
Name two characteristics of a credible source?
Recent, written by an expert, has an author, unbiased
What theme is revealed through Squeaky's growth by the end of the story?
True success comes from self-respect and kindness, not just winning
What theme is revealed through the interaction between Greg and Lemon Brown?
Family love and legacy are more valuable than material possessions
What is the "bridge" in an introduction paragraph?
Background information that connects the hook to the thesis