Late to Class Collaborative Write

Context & explanation Quotes should be used intentionally. Make sure your audience knows WHY you are using that quote. What is going on in the story when this quote is used? What situation does the quote refer to? Paint a picture How is the quote delivered? Make sure your audience knows HOW your quote supports your idea. Why did you use this quote in particular? What does it demonstrate?

How to punctuate dialogue The colon Formal introduction of a quote (complete sentence): Sarah was waiting impatiently for her friend to arrive. Standing in the cold, constantly checking her phone, her nerves started to get the best of her: “I am sick of having to walk in to first period late!” (Not just He said or She said)

How to punctuate dialogue The comma He said or She said introduction: Sarah was waiting impatiently for her friend to arrive. Standing in the cold, constantly checking her phone, her nerves started to get the best of her. She said, “I am sick of having to walk in to first period late.” Beginning of a sentence: “I am sick of having to walk in to first period late,” she said. Interrupted Quotes: “I am sick of having to walk in to first period late,” said Sarah, “because everyone has to make a comment.”

How to punctuate dialogue No punctuation Blended quotes: Sarah was “sick of having to walk in to first period late.”

Lead In Don’t forget your context Sarah was waiting impatiently for her friend to arrive. Standing in the cold, constantly checking her phone, her nerves started to get the best of her: “I am sick of having to walk in to first period late!” Sarah was constantly having to apologize for her friend’s inability to get up in time for class.

Middle lead Don’t forget your context “I am sick of having to walk in to first period late,” said Sarah, frustrated. “Everyone always has a comment.”

End lead Don’t forget your context “I am sick of having to walk in to first period late,” said Sarah who was constantly having to apologize for her friend’s inability to get up in time for class.

Collaborative dialogue write Pull out a sheet of paper. Write your name on the top line. Write and finish the last sentence of the prompt. Write for 5 minutes—be sure to include dialogue. Switch papers. Add your name to the next blank line of the page, and continue the story. Repeat the above step two more times.

Late to class I woke up with plenty of time to get ready and get to school on time. Unfortunately, I had to take my sister to school too. She had been up late last night, snapchatting her boyfriend. After I got out of bed, I went to my sister’s room and I told her to get up. I got ready, went downstairs, ate breakfast, and went out and warmed up the car. I was ready to leave when I ran up to check on my sister and find out how much longer she was going to be—she was still sleeping. I pushed her out of bed. She finally got up and started rushing around, getting ready. I went out and sat in the car and honked the horn. After several long minutes, she finally left the house and we were on our way. It looked like we might get there just in time, when __________________

In-Text citations Speaker vs. Citation Speaker introduces the quote: Mary said, “I hate late start.” Citation references the source (works cited page) Mary said, “I hate late start” (Lastname 7). “I hate late start,” said Mary, frustrated and full of anger (Lastname 7). Large quotes – larger than 3 lines- gets indented another 1”

How to cite Remember: In-Text citations refer to the Works Cited page entry! Articles: (Lastname) or if no last name (Title) Books: (Lastname page) Remember: no punctuation inside the parenthesis, or “pg.” Websites: (Author) or (Page name) or whatever is the first thing you see on the Works Cited page entry!

When do we… Quote: Paraphrase: Summarize: Sometimes an author says things better than we can; why not let them say it? Paraphrase: Quote-heavy writing can be difficult and exhausting for the reader to get through. Restating the author’s message without using his/her exact words lessens the burden on your reader. A paraphrase should be about the same length as the original text. Summarize: Large quotes, unless incredibly potent, should be summarized. When you are trying to incorporate large pieces of literature (paragraph or more) or big ideas.