Using QuotationsGMS 2015

Today

• Why use quotes?

• What makes an important quote?

• Quote vs Dialogue

• Quotation Worksheet

Define quotation/quote:

• Definition:

Confusion over Quotation Marks:

• A quotation is a line of text surrounded by quotation marks. A quotation is used to add information to your own writing while still giving the original writer credit. A quotation might have dialogue in it.

• Dialogue is a line of text that shows a character has spoken aloud. It is used to show when characters are talking.

• BOTH of them use quotation marks, so be careful.

Quotation with Introduction:

Quotation Sandwich:

Sketchnote This in a Venn Diagram:

Brainstorming

• What types of writing use quotations?

• What types of writing use dialogue?

Quote (stand), Dialogue (sit), Both (crouch):

1. A student at Glenrosa Middle School was, according to the newsletter, “terribly gifted” (p.3).

2. Suzy said “ouch!”

3. In the worksheet, “Rah said, ‘this school is a hub of collaboration!’” (p.2).

4. The CBC article said that “WE Day was an incredible experience for our students!” (p. 19).

5. “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold…”

6. It was touching when Johnny said, “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold…” (p. 148).

Quotation Worksheet:

• Fill out the worksheet• Be able to explain what not to do!

• Come up with some of your own examples• Be able to explain what TO do!