Citing Evidence Citing Evidence Begin today by confirming

Citing Evidence

Citing Evidence Begin today by confirming your character and his or her trait in the center of your Citing Evidence handout. Today you will be looking at different angles of the text to help support the personality trait you used to describe your character. You will compile at least 5 pieces of textual evidence (including page numbers), filling in as many of the sections on your page as possible.

Character’s Thoughts/Feelings Because we are reading a drama, we have to be careful when looking for textual evidence of a character thinking or feeling something. What are some things we can look for?

Milo’s Thoughts and Feelings (indecisive) • “Come off it, who do you think you’re kidding? What am I supposed to do with this? ” (711)

Character’s Words/Actions • Where can we find the character’s words? • Where can we read about his or her actions?

Milo’s Words/Actions (indecisive) • [During the following speech, MILO examines various toys, tools, and other possessions in the room, trying them out and rejecting them. ] (710)

Narrator’s Words/Description • How does the narrator’s text appear in the drama?

Narrator’s Words/Description about Milo (indecisive) • “Wherever he is, he wants to be somewhere else – and when he gets there, so what. Everything is too much trouble or a waste of time. Books – he’s already read them. Games – boring. T. V. – dumb. What’s left? ” (710)

Other Characters’ Words About/ Actions Toward the Character Look carefully at how the other characters speak and act toward your character. These details may support the personality trait you chose for your character.

Other Characters’ Words About/ Actions Toward Milo • The Merchant (to TOCK), “How about the “C” for you? It’s as crunchy as a bone. Most people are just too lazy to make their own words, but take it from me, not only is it more fun, but it’s also de-lightful, e-lating, and extremely useful! • Milo responds, “But isn’t it difficult? I’m not very good at making words. ”

CITING EVIDENCE Direct Quotes, Paraphrasing, Combination

CITING EVIDENCE Direct Quotes - to quote evidence exactly as it is written in the text. Be sure to mention who is speaking and include quotation marks around the text. Example: “[During the following speech, MILO examines various toys, tools, and other possessions in the room, trying them out and rejecting them. ]” (710)

CITING EVIDENCE Paraphrasing - to express the meaning of something written using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity. Example: In the beginning of the play, the CLOCK gives his speech about the importance of time and shares how Milo is guilty for never using time wisely. In that moment, Milo walks aimlessly around his bedroom, fiddling with his belongings at random and then throwing them to the side because he is unsure of what he wants to do. (710)

CITING EVIDENCE Combination of Direct Quotes & Paraphrasing - to combine both paraphrasing and a direct quote from the text. Sometimes the authors words are much stronger than what we can come up with on our own. Example: In the beginning of the play, the CLOCK shares his thoughts on the importance of time and how Milo is guilty for never using time wisely. […MILO examines various toys, tools, and other possessions in the room, trying them out and rejecting them. ] (710)