Integrate evidence with the four-part quote sandwich (CCSS W.7.8; W.7.2.b)
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~6 min eng.g7.f.ex_41

Vary Signal Phrases

Prompt

Build 4 different signal phrases for citing Nakate p.47. No repetition. Use varied verbs and structures.

M-7-F-RES-EX-41-A Interactive Physical / non-image

Signal-phrase variety worksheet with 4 slots and verb-variation reminder. Print-ready 8.5x11.

Answer criteria
type rubric
rubric
4 distinct signal phrases with varied verbs/structures = 4; 3 distinct = 3; 2 = 2; 1 = 1
Hints
  1. Verbs to vary: argues, documents, observes, contends, suggests, notes, writes, demonstrates.
  2. Vary structure: 'According to Nakate...' / 'Nakate writes...' / 'In her book, Nakate observes...' / 'As Nakate notes...'
Misconceptions to watch
  • All 4 use 'says.'
  • All 4 follow same structure.
Used in lessons