Writing Workshop: The Art of Quoting!

Do Now - Quotations Quick Write: Why do we use quotations when we are analyzing a text? Write one paragraph. 9/15

Why do we use quotations in our writing? Quotations function as a kind of proof or textual evidence that support your claims and analysis of the text.

What are some common mistakes? Failing to include a quote in their writing in the first place! Floating quotations or the “hit-and-run” quotation Assuming that quotes “speak for themselves” Confusing the speaker of the quotation Floating quotations or the “hit-and-run” quotation

“The Quotation Sandwich” 1.The introduction to the quote is the “top slice of bread” 2.The quotation itself is the “meat” of the sandwich 3.The analysis of the quote is the “bottom slice of bread”

What does a *stellar* use of quotations look like??? In her short fictional story titled “St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves” Karen Russell writes, “Lick your own wounds” (233). In other words, Russell is showing how Claudette’s character has changed from a wolf-girl who once cared for her pack of sisters to a girl-girl who refused to comfort her sister Mirabella. This quotation is important because it proves the central idea of the story is that humans may think they are civilized but can be inhumane to one another.

The Introduction To the Quote The introduction should include: 1.Explain who is speaking (the author/character) 2.Prepare the reader for what the quotation is saying (do you agree/disagree/etc.)

X states, “not all steroids should be banned from sports.” As the prominent philosopher X puts it, “________________________________________.” According to X, “________________________________________________________.” X himself writes, “_________________________________________.” In her book, ______________________________, X maintains that “________________.” Writing in the journal commentary, X complains that “______________________.” In X’s view, “_________________________________________.” X agrees when she writes, “__________________________________.” X disagrees when he writes, “__________________________________.” X complicates matters further when she writes, “______________________.” Introduction Examples:

Let’s practice! “The band from West Toowoomba had quietly packed their instruments into black suitcases and were sneaking out the back”

The Analysis of the Quote The analysis should include: 1. explain what the quote means in your own words (paraphrase) 2. explain why you consider the quote to be important & how it relates to your claims & analysis in your own writing

In other words, X believes ____________________________. Basically, X is warning that the proposed solution will only make the problem worse. In other words, X believes ______________________________. This quotation is important because _____________________________. In making this comment, X urges us to ____________________________. X is corroborating the age-old adage that _______________________________. X’s point is that _____________________________. The essence of X’s argument is that ________________________________. It is important to make note of this quotation because ________________________. Analysis Examples:

Review! Quotation Checklist: 1.Explain whose words you are quoting 2.Place the quotation itself in “quotation marks” 3.Explain what the quotation means in your own words 4.Explain why this quotation is important & how it relates to your claims in your own writing

What about page numbers??? Page numbers go immediately after the quotation in (parentheses) to let your reader know where they can find the quotation. For example: For example: In her short fictional story “St. Lucy’s Home for Girls Raised by Wolves”, Karen Russell writes, “At first, our pack was all hair and snarl and floor-thumping joy” (Pg. 225).