Integrating Textual Evidence
Literature in English · JC 2 · Advanced Literary Essay Writing · 4.º Período

Integrating Textual Evidence

This topic focuses on the seamless integration of quotations and paraphrased evidence into analytical writing. Students will learn to embed quotes grammatically and purposefully.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB H1 Literature AO1: Respond to texts in the three main forms with understanding.SEAB H1 Literature AO4: Communicate clearly the knowledge, understanding and insight appropriate to literary study.

About This Topic

This topic focuses on the seamless integration of quotations and paraphrased evidence into analytical writing. Students will learn to embed quotes grammatically and purposefully.

Key Questions

  1. How do we select the most impactful evidence for our argument?
  2. What are the mechanics of embedding a quotation smoothly into a sentence?
  3. How much explanation is required after presenting evidence?

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