1. Using Quotes Effectively
Support your ideas and increase your essay’s sentence fluency!!!
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2. When using Quotes, you must…
Introduce the quote
according to Daryl Dixon… or Harper Lee said…
“quote” the quote
Use quotation marks to signal to the reader that what follows are the words of someone else
Cite the quote
Use MLA style citations (Author’s last name)
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3. When using Quotes, you must…
Utilize a “duh” transition
As one can see, or Obviously,
Explain the quote in your own words
Assume the reader is to ignorant to make the connection, make it for them
Elaborate on the quote
Remember that you use quotes to SUPPORT your own ideas
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4. Follow the quote with a transition and an explanation
Each quote should be followed with a transition:
In translation,
In other words,
This means
Basically,
With this in mind,
To clarify,
Specifically,
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5. Follow the quote with a transition and an explanation
Sampson states, “Self-reliance is the only road to true freedom, and being one’s own person is its ultimate reward” (Freedom Fighters). Basically, having freedom of choice means counting on yourself to earn it.
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6. Follow the quote with a transition and an explanation
“It is our choices” according to the article, “that show who we truly are, far more than our abilities” (Make the Right One). Specifically, the person we become is a direct result of the decisions we make.
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7. Follow the quote with a transition and an explanation
According to Andy Warhol, “They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself” (Dixon). With this in mind, I always know I have the power to initiate positive change.
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8. Follow the quote with a transition and an explanation
The author mentions, “Good habits result from resisting temptation” (Kirkman). In other words, to form positive behaviors, one has to avoid temptation.
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9. Use Proper Punctuation
If the author is stated before the quote: According to Doug Larson, “The reason people blame things on the previous generation is that there’s only one other choice”(Larson).
Proper Punctuation Marks
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10. Use Proper Punctuation
If the author is stated after the quote: “Never doubt that a small group of concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has,” Margaret Mead claims (Change).
Proper Punctuation Marks
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11. Use Proper Punctuation
If the author is stated within the quote: “If someone were to pay you ten cents for every kind word you spoke and collect ten cents for every unkind word,” the authors asks, “would you be rich or poor?” (Altruism).
Proper Punctuation Marks
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12. Elaborate Make sure it supports the reason
After you have stated the quote and the explanation, you must tie it into the topic. (We call this ELABORATION):
The examples on the following slides tie-in or support reasons from this prompt
Many parents are concerned that candy and sugary drinks are contributing to an unhealthy lifestyle for students and want to ban them from schools. Read the following articles discussing the benefits and disadvantages of selling these types of food products in school.
Now write to persuade the reader whether unhealthy snacks and sugary drinks should or should not be banned from schools.
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13. Elaborate Make sure it supports the reason
Sampson states, “Self-reliance is the only road to true freedom, and being one’s own person is its ultimate reward” (Freedom Fighters). Basically, having freedom of choice means counting on yourself to earn it. So often, it is easier to sit by and let others make important decisions that can limit our freedoms. For example, many people believe schools should not sell foods considered unhealthy; however, I support having a variety of choices because I believe students should have the right to purchase the food they want.
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14. Elaborate Make sure it supports the reason
“It is our choices …” according to the article, “that show who we truly are far more than our abilities” (Make the Right One). Specifically, the person we become is a direct result of the decisions we make. In today’s world, it is sometimes easier to make bad choices than good ones. Although choices can range from what shirt to wear to whether or not to attend a party, no choices are more important than those that affect your health. Eliminating unhealthy snacks and beverages from school vending machines increases the likelihood that students will make responsible, smart decisions about the foods that they eat.
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15. Elaborate Make sure it supports the reason
According to Andy Warhol, “They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself” (Dixon). With this in mind, I always know I have the power to initiate positive change. Sometimes, simply sharing a few kind words with someone down in the dumps can make a huge difference in their day. Other times, it is necessary to take on a larger problem. Since childhood obesity is an increasing problem in our country, it is important that I am part of creating an environment that encourages health. Therefore, I believe schools should not be allowed to sell foods and beverages that do not have any nutritional value.
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16. Elaborate Make sure it supports the reason
The author mentions, “Good habits result from resisting temptation” (Kirkman). In other words, to form positive behaviors, one has to avoid temptation. For many teenagers, it is easier to make the decision to eat chips, soda, and candy because it is readily available. In order to help teenagers make healthier choices, the temptation must be removed. Without a doubt, including only healthy choices in vending machines at school, will allow students the opportunity to form high-quality eating habits.
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