MLA
These two things go in the top right corner of every page
Last name, page #
This goes in the context of a QS
Typically, claims are this length
1-2 sentences! They need to be clear.
This goes in the heading in the upper left corner of the first page (answer needs to be in correct order)
Your name
Ms. Henderson
English 1 - X Block
Due Date
This is considered "quote plopping"
When one drops in a quote without a smooth lead in.
Ex: This is what happened leading up to this quote. "Quote quote quote"(#).
Claims must answer this
The prompt question!
MLA requires this font, size, and spacing
Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced
Pulling down words means you do this
Choose the most rich, figurative words or short phrases in your evidence, put them in quotes, and explain the associations, connotations, and definitions of them in your Commentary section
Claims should not simply summarize. Rather, they should be ____
Arguable: in other words, it’s not just a fact. It’s something that a reasonable person could argue against, and the two of you could have an interesting discussion about whether it’s true for more than five minutes
The name of the text is always punctuated in one of these ways depending on the type of text
"Poetry Titles"
Books Titles
When pulling down short phrases from evidence, limit the length of the phrases to ___ words
3
Specific
Punctuate quotations with citations like this vs. quotations without citations like this
Context and signal phrase leading into “quote you're citing here” (89).
vs.
With these "words pulled down," one can see these important associations.
These elements make a strong Commentary section
Explanation of the significance of the quote: Interpret it and tell the reader how the language of the quote supports and connects to your point.
Connect your analysis of language to your claim. Don't expect readers to make this connection!
An interpretive claim does this
It digs deeper than the obvious. A good claim sentence states an opinion about the text–something new/different/deeper that you think the text might be saying about the topic.