Download Lead/tag, part of quote, linking phrase, more of quote, citation

MLA Quote Worksheet + IN-TEXT quotations
1. IN TEXT Quotation Instructions:
Simply follow one of the formulas below:
Tag the Speaker + Lead with context and a linking verb + quote
+ citation
Lead with context + TAG the Speaker/Author + linking verb +
quote + citation
Tag + part of quote + linking phrase + more of quote + lead/tag +
citation
STEP ONE: First you need to TAG the speaker or author
(identifies the speaker/writer or who is being referenced in the
quote).
STEP TWO: LEAD into the quotation with context: establishes
context about when, where, and how the quoted material occurs.
Use a linking verb to transition into the quote. However, itʼ s not
as simple as just plugging in a random verb; what the actual
quote says must match the authorʼ s meaning. Read the
passage you use closely.
Here are some suggestions for linking verbs
acknowledges
rejects
believes
claims
denies
emphasizes
suggests
argues
illustrates
points out
writes
asserts
implies
confirms
reasons
describes
refutes
discovers etc.
AVOID:
 This quote means…
 As this quote shows…
 On page five, the character says…
 She says, “…”
 Run-ons! Using a “saying” verb, LINK your lead to the
quoted material so it’s all on sentence.
STEP THREE: Citation (correct formatting that identifies the
page number where the quote is found after the quoted
material—even if quoted material is not the end of the sentence).
AVOID: (p. 13) (pg 13) (page 13) (#13) (chapter 3) (Bradbury)
(Bradbury.13) (Bradbury Ch 3)
Hints:
 Only capitalize the start of the quoted material if it’s
capitalized in the work
 Make sure the whole sentence (your writing linked to
the quote) flows as one complete sentence
 No punctuation goes between the last the quotation
mark and the citation unless there’s a ! or ? already in
the quote. Then, use both: “Quote!”(1).
 If you alter a word, use [
]’s to show the change
 Only change words to clarify meaning or align
grammar: “he” changes to “[Sedaris]” and “he was”
changes to “he [is]”
 Pick the best part of the quote to support your ideas.
LESS IS OFTEN MORE!
QUOTE INTEGRATION PRACTICE!
For the three options below, highlight the different elements
that always appear in integrating quotes:
1) Tag (identifies the speaker/writer or who is being referenced
in the quote)
2) Lead (establishes context about when, where, and how the
quoted material occurs)
3) Citation (correct formatting that identifies the page number
where the quote is found after the quoted material—even if
quoted material is not the end of the sentence)
Option #1: Tag/lead into quote fully, quoted material,
citation
When Mr. Bittering swims with his family in the canal, he and his
wife discuss the changes rendered in their family. Referencing
their children’s’ changed eye color, Mr. Bittering muses that,
“Maybe we’re children too. At least to Mars”(7).
Option #2: Lead/tag, part of quote, linking phrase, more of
quote, citation
While swimming with his family in the canal, Mr. Bittering
observes to his wife that, “At least to Mars” they might all be
“children too”(7).
Option #3: Tag, part of quote, lead/tag, more of quote,
citation, lead/tag
Bittering’s notion that, “At least to Mars,” the changing Earthlings
might, “[be] children too”(7) is essential in highlighting Mr.
Bittering’s transforming interpretation of the assimilation process.
1) Pick a quote from the text you are analyzing
Quote:
Who is involved:
What is happening in the story when the quoted material occurs:
What is the tone of the quoted material (what is the
speaker/author’s attitude):
What page/line does this quote appear on:
2) Now, practice using TLC. Embed the quote three different
ways:
(use examples above for guidance).
Option #1:
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In Gary Soto’s short story, how does the place and community of
people who surround him affect his identity?
Think about…..
 Stereotypes
 Expectations
 Social norms
 Family
 Authority figures
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Now, select a quote that supports the ideas you came up
with in response to the question. Explain how the quote
connects to your ideas about this topic:
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