How to make a quote sandwich

A quote sandwich has 3 main parts 1. Context 2. Quote 3. Analysis

An example of a quote sandwich When George realizes he can no longer care for Lenny and keep others safe, it is necessary for him to make a moral decision. After several actions by Lenny towards living creatures, George contemplates his life without Lenny: “If I was alone I could live so easy” (Steinbeck 197). This scene lets the reader know that George could have had a better life without Lenny but he will not when Lenny is gone. George is speculating about what could have been, not about how things will be once he kills Lenny.

1. Context Where in the story the quote is from Which character said or thought it What is happening at that moment Example: When George realizes he can no longer care for Lenny and keep others safe, it is necessary for him to make a moral decision.

2. Quote Should not be too long Should not merely state a fact Must be punctuated correctly Must be followed by the correct citation Example: After several actions by Lenny towards living creatures, George contemplates his life without Lenny: “If I was alone I could live so easy” (Steinbeck 197).

2.5 Punctuating the quote If the quote begins without identifying the author then you begin with the “, capitalize the first letter, end with” and then the final punctuation needed ~~. ? ! If the quote begins with identifying the author it begins with the author’s name, then the quotation set off with a comma, Mrs. Jamin said, “the quote will start with a lower case letter if you lead into it”.

Citing the quotation After the quotation ends, the writer must insert the name of the author, or if not available the first key words of the title, and page/paragraph number if available. This information will be encased in parenthesis after the quote. The end punctuation goes after the parenthesis.

3. Analysis Your interpretation Explain how it proves your point Describe what the quote reveals Example: This scene lets the reader know that George could have had a better life without Lenny but he will not when Lenny is gone. George is speculating about what could have been, not about how things will be once he kills Lenny.

Quote Sandwich…mmm…delicious! When George realizes he can no longer care for Lenny and keep others safe, it is necessary for him to make a moral decision. After several actions by Lenny towards living creatures, George contemplates his life without Lenny: “If I was alone I could live so easy” (Steinbeck 197). This scene lets the reader know that George could have had a better life without Lenny but he will not when Lenny is gone. George is speculating about what could have been, not about how things will be once he kills Lenny. Context Quote Analysis

Some notes This example was a very simple version of a quote sandwich. The context, quote, and analysis can, and often will be, more than one sentence each. The main purpose of quoting is to support your analysis.