Embed in-text citations using parenthetical format (Author Year) plus signal-phrase variant (CCSS W.5.7-8)
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~5 min
eng.g5.f.ex_19
Parenthetical Citation Convert
Prompt
Convert these 4 signal-phrase citations to parenthetical format. Apply period-after-parenthesis rule. (1) 'According to Woodson, words are magic.' (2) 'Ryan writes that Esperanza grew through hardship.' (3) 'Sheinkin explains that scientists raced against time.' (4) 'Park notes that water means life in dry regions.'
M-5-F-EX-19
Illustration
Reference image of 4 converted citations with period placement annotated. Print-ready 8.5x11.
How it's presented
mode
handwriting
paper
single line g5
Answer criteria
type
rubric
criteria
- All 4 converted
- Author Year format used
- Period AFTER closing parenthesis
- Idea foregrounded (not author)
Hints
- Move the author-information into parenthesis at the end.
- Period goes outside the closing parenthesis.
Misconceptions to watch
- Period placed before parenthesis.
- Keeps signal-phrase AND adds parenthetical (redundant).
Used in lessons