1. How to Use Quotes Essay Writing

2. How much of the quote should you use? “The Journey of a Thousand Miles” - What does this mean?

3. How much of the quote should you use? “Have no fear of perfection”

4. How much of the quote should you use? “I’ve failed over and over again in my life”

5. Writing & Citing Quotes “Our detached and distant situation invites and enables us to pursue a different course” ( Washington Par.3). -Put AUTHORs name in Parentheses after the quote If there is NO AUTHOR write the TITLE if there is a page number include that as well

6. Introduce the Quote What is your quote going to talk about? Use 1 sentence to transition into the next piece of textual evidence Ex 1: Washington addresses our unique ability to stay neutral due to geographic location. Ex 2: Washington also talks about the location of the United States.

7. Explain the Quote in your OWN WORDS EX: Belligerently- Acting belligerent NOT USEFUL to define a word by using it in the definition. Same goes with explaining a quote by using the words from the quote. Explain: What is the quote saying? What is the meaning behind it? Washington is referring to how the United States is separate from Europe. Since the US is separated by an ocean we do not have to be allies with European countries. We can stay separate since we are isolated across the ocean. Connect to Thesis: This is a luxury we have that makes Neutrality much easier for us that it would be for European Nations.

8. Get Points Back Choose a quote from the text and do the following on a SEPARATE piece of Paper. Quote can be one you did incorrectly in the essay or a new one Introduce the quote Write the Quote (include a citation this time) Explain/ Connect Staple to essay & submit to me by tomorrow!