Informative Writing: Drafting with Evidence
Learn how to smoothly introduce and integrate direct quotes
Understand the importance of explaining quotations in context
Practice embedding quotations in informative writing
“A man has joy in an apt answer. How good is a timely word!”
— Proverbs 15:23 (WEB)Just as choosing the right words matters in communication, selecting and introducing quotes carefully matters in writing
Gather students and discuss what makes a quote powerful. Explain that quotes are like special evidence that can strengthen writing.
Demonstrate quote integration techniques: introducing quotes, using signal phrases, and explaining their significance.
Students practice integrating quotes from their research into sample paragraphs
Simpler: Use provided quotes with sentence starters
Challenge: Find additional quotes from multiple sources
Recap quote integration strategies and share a few student examples
Dear God, help us use words wisely and thoughtfully, just as You use Your words to guide and teach us.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll begin drafting our informative essays using our research and quote integration skills
“A man has joy in an apt answer. How good is a timely word!”
— Proverbs 15:23 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Quote Charades - act out giving a perfect, timely quote
Students are learning advanced writing techniques for incorporating research evidence
Students might struggle with explaining quotes in their own words
Smooth quote introductions and relevant explanations