Maintain full dialogue mechanics (L.3.2.c) and apply them to embedded quotations in informational writing
Exercise
Difficulty 4
~6 min
eng.g3.s.ex_49
Embedded Quote With Signal Phrase
Prompt
Write 2 embedded quotations from your sources, each using a DIFFERENT signal phrase: '___ writes,' / 'According to ___,' / 'In her book ___, ___ says,'. Apply all 4 mechanics rules.
How it's presented
mode
handwriting
paper
single line g3
Answer criteria
type
rubric
criteria
2 embedded quotesDifferent signal phrases usedAll 4 mechanics rules appliedSource named in each
Hints
- Pick a striking sentence from each source.
- Vary the signal phrase to keep the writing interesting.
Misconceptions to watch
- Uses the same signal phrase twice.
- Forgets the comma.