Citing Text Evidence
A student uses a direct quote and includes (Johnson 12). What does “12” represent?
Page number
What should a theme be written as instead of just one word?
A complete sentence (or a full lesson/message)
What is a context clue?
A context clue is a hint or piece of information found in a sentence or passage that helps a reader determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
What is text structure?
The way text is organized
Which type of writing explains a topic using facts, definitions, and details?
Informative (explanatory) writing
A student writes: “Plants need sunlight to grow” (Garcia 8). What is correctly shown in this citation?
Author’s last name and page number
What is theme in a literary text?
The lesson or message of the story
What do we call the feelings or ideas a word suggests beyond its definition?
Connotation
What structure presents events in order?
Sequence (chronological order)
Which type of writing tells a story with characters, setting, and plot?
Narrative writing
When the author is NOT named in the sentence, how should the citation appear?
(Author’s last name page number)
A story shows a character learning to never give up. This is MOST likely the______.
Theme
What do we call the literal meaning of a word?
Denotation
What structure shows similarities and differences?
Compare and contrast
Which type of writing presents a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence?
Argumentative writing
When the author IS named in the sentence and a page number is used, what is included in parentheses?
Page number only
How is theme different from the topic of a story?
Topic is what the story is about; theme is the lesson
What should readers use when they encounter unfamiliar vocabulary in a text?
Context clues from the text
What is the author’s purpose when using cause and effect?
To explain why something happens and its results
In argumentative writing, what must be included to support a claim?
Reasons and textual evidence
Why do writers use parenthetical citations in constructed responses?
To show where evidence came from in the text
What do authors use to develop a theme?
Characters, events, and conflicts
What does word choice affect in a text?
Tone and meaning
Why does an author choose a specific structure?
To clearly organize ideas and improve understanding
In narrative writing, what do we call the sequence of events that make up the story?
Plot