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L.O To learn how to use quotes effectively in text response

L.O To learn how to use quotes effectively in text response. What is the purpose of Quotes?. To support your argument To show knowledge of the text To give you something solid/concrete to discuss/ analyse. When do you use the following?. “ “ … [ ] ,. When do you use quotes?.

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L.O To learn how to use quotes effectively in text response

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  1. L.O To learn how to use quotes effectively in text response

  2. What is the purpose of Quotes? • To support your argument • To show knowledge of the text • To give you something solid/concrete to discuss/analyse

  3. When do you use the following? • “ “ • … • [ ] • ,

  4. When do you use quotes? • Generally it’s the E (Evidence) in your body paragraph. • It is okay, but less common, to use in your introduction or conclusion. • This could be an interesting way to start addressing the question • There might be a quote that you could use at the end of your essay that really ‘sums up’ the point of your whole essay.

  5. “ “ Quotation marks show that something is taken directly from the text. • … ellipsis – something is missing (Greek – to leave out) • [ ] – you have changed something about the sentence to make it flow into your sentence. They allow you to modify the quote to make it fit better. • , This is a comma  Use these when you are embedding a quote in your sentence.

  6. Paraphrasing V Quotes • Paraphrasing – when you refer to an example in the text without quoting it directly. • You do this when… • You can’t remember the quote directly • When you need to refer to a large section of the text • When the text hasn’t dealt with the idea in a succinct way, it might be spread out across the text.

  7. Sandwich…

  8. Useful phrases… • This demonstrates/shows/suggests/reveals/highlights/clarifies/proves/ conveys/ displays/illustrates/reinforces. • There is evidence of this when… • [character] declares/states/proclaims/demands/ pleads for • CONNECTIVES: However, Therefore, Furthermore.

  9. Furthermore • Used to add on something else Synonyms: • Besides • In addition

  10. Therefore • Used to show result • If one thing has led to another Synonyms: • Thus • Consequently

  11. However • Used to show contrast/difference Synonyms: • On the other side • Nevertheless • Yet • Now- use it in a sentence

  12. Conclusions • Try to spice up your writing in general, especially your conclusion • How could you do this?

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