1. Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
Quotes as
Supporting Details
Support your
IDEAS,
showcase your
WORD CHOICE,
and increase your essay’s
SENTENCE FLUENCY!!

2. Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
When using Quotes,
you should…
Use a transition/explanation sentence immediately afterward.
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Use proper punctuation.
Identify the author if not widely known.
Link it to the topic.
Make sure the Quote supports the reason.

3. What is a transition/explanation?
Quotes as Supporting Details
What is a transition/explanation?
A transition (or transitional expression) is defined as: A word or phrase that shows how the meaning of one sentence (explanation) is related to the meaning of the preceding sentence (quote).
An explanation is simply rephrasing the quote in your own words.
The transition/explanation is the sentence immediately after the quote that begins with a transition and has the quote
rephrased/explained in your own words.
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4. Why is it important to use a transition/explanation?
Quotes as Supporting Details
By incorporating a transition/explanation in your quote, you will show evidence of:
Word Choice – paraphrasing is a wonderful way to exhibit Word Choice.
Sentence Fluency – starting a sentence with a transitional element will demonstrate a more complicated form of sentence as opposed to the standard S-V-O sentence.
Conventions – Remember that comma after the transition!

5. Quotes as Supporting Details
Why is it important to use a transition/explanation?
Quotes as Supporting Details
By incorporating a transition/explanation in your quote, you will show evidence of:
Ideas – Rephrasing a quote illustrates
your ability to incorporate your ideas
with the information of others.
Voice - Your personality can shine
through when you rephrase the quote
in your own personal style.
Organization – Using a transition/explanation sentence is a
logical progression from one point to the next.

6. Sample Transitions Each Quote should be followed by a transition:
Quotes as Supporting Details
Sample Transitions
Each Quote should be followed
by a transition:
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In translation
This statement shows
In other words
We can conclude from this that
This means
This tells us that
Basically
From this we can understand that
With this in mind
To clarify
Specifically
Keep in mind, this is only a sample
of transitions you can use.

7. Follow the quote with a transition/explanation
Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
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Follow the quote with a transition/explanation
My grandfather used to always say, “The ultimate responsibility always lies within you, and the opportunities are the ones you create.” In other words, it is every person’s job to make the right choices and find ways to reach his or her goals.
My grandfather used to always say, “The ultimate responsibility always lies within you, and the opportunities are the ones you create.” In other words, it is every person’s job to make the right choices and find ways to reach his or her goals.

8. Follow the quote with a transition/explanation
Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
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Follow the quote with a transition/explanation
Thomas Paine once said, “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” Basically, having freedom of choice means having the responsibility of fighting for it.
Thomas Paine once said, “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” Basically, having freedom of choice means having the responsibility of fighting for it.

9. Follow the quote with a transition/explanation
Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
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Follow the quote with a transition/explanation
Coach Johnson, the baseball coach, always encourages the team before a game, “You can’t choose your circumstances, but you can choose to overcome them.” In translation, no matter what obstacles a person is faced with, he or she always has a choice in how to tackle the problem.
Coach Johnson, the baseball coach, always encourages the team before a game, “You can’t choose your circumstances, but you can choose to overcome them.” In translation, no matter what obstacles a person is faced with, he or she always has a choice in how to tackle the problem.

10. Follow the quote with a transition/explanation
Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
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Follow the quote with a transition/explanation
My mother is always saying, “We are our choices.” Specifically, the person we become is a direct result of the decisions we make.
My mother is always saying, “We are our choices.” Specifically, the person we become is a direct result of the decisions we make.

11. Follow the quote with a transition/explanation
Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
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Follow the quote with a transition/explanation
“I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them,” Herbert Henry Lehman once said. This means everyone is entitled to his or her own ideas, even if others oppose those thoughts.
“I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them,” Herbert Henry Lehman once said. This means everyone is entitled to his or her own ideas, even if others oppose those thoughts.

12. Follow the quote with a transition/explanation
Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
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Follow the quote with a transition/explanation
John F. Kennedy said, “One person can make a difference, and every person should try.” With this in mind, it is important to realize everyone has the power to initiate positive change.
John F. Kennedy said, “One person can make a difference, and every person should try.” With this in mind, it is important to realize everyone has the power to initiate positive change.

13. Follow the quote with a transition/explanation
Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
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Follow the quote with a transition/explanation
I once read a book that said, “When you are tempted to point a finger, lend a helping hand instead.” To clarify this somewhat confusing quote, instead of blaming someone for a problem, try to help solve it.
I once read a book that said, “When you are tempted to point a finger, lend a helping hand instead.” To clarify this somewhat confusing quote, instead of blaming someone for a problem, try to help solve it.

14. If the author is stated before the quote:
Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
Proper Punctuation Remember, punctuation goes to the left of the quotation marks
If the author is stated before the quote:
Doug Larson once stated, “The reason people blame things on the previous generation is that there’s only one other choice.”
Proper Punctuation Marks

15. If the author is stated after the quote:
Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
Proper Punctuation Remember, punctuation goes to the left of the quotation marks
If the author is stated after the quote:
“Never doubt that a small group of concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has,” Margaret Mead once said.
Proper Punctuation Marks

16. If the author is stated within the quote:
Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
Proper Punctuation Remember, punctuation goes to the left of the quotation marks
If the author is stated within the quote:
“If someone were to pay you ten cents for every kind word you spoke and collect ten cents for every unkind word,” my science teacher asked, “would you be rich or poor?”
Proper Punctuation Marks

17. Quotes as Supporting Details Identify the author if not widely known
Personalize the author of your quote if the person is anonymous or not widely known.
People you can use:
Teachers
Parents (Mom or Dad)
Coaches
Brother
Sister
Friends
Grandparents
Etc.

18. Quotes as Supporting Details Identify the author if not widely known
If the person is not widely known, then identify how you know them: Identifying someone in this manner is an appositive which is defined as: A noun, noun phrase, or series of nouns placed next to another word or phrase to identify or rename it.
Susan, my best friend, always says, “Anger is only one letter short of danger.”
Mr. Smith, our school principal, said on announcements, “It is wiser to choose what you say than say what you choose.”

19. Quotes as Supporting Details Identify the author if not widely known
However don’t get carried away!
Mom, the woman who gave birth to me, constantly states, “The one with the primary responsibility to the individual’s future is that individual.”
NEVER – NEVER WRITE:
A wise man once said, “The most important person to be honest with is yourself.” Anonymous once said, “Do not do what you would undo if caught.”

20. Link it to the topic Make sure it supports the reason!
Quotes as Supporting Details
Link it to the topic Make sure it supports the reason!
After you have stated the quote and the transition/explanation, you must link it to the topic.
The examples on the following slides link the quote and the transition/explanation to the prompt.
Now write to present your opinion to the reader whether unhealthy snacks and sugar drinks should or should not be banned from schools.
Many parents are concerned that candy and sugary drinks are contributing to an unhealthy lifestyle for students and want
to ban them from schools. Think about whether you think this is a good idea.

21. Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
Link the transition/explanation to the topic
Make sure it supports the reason!
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Schools should not ban the sales of snacks because every person is ultimately responsible for his or her own decisions. My grandfather used to always say, “The ultimate responsibility always lies within you, and the opportunities are the ones you create.” In other words, it is every person’s job to make the right choices. To this day, I think about his advice whenever I am faced with a difficult decision. This is especially important because I know I may be the only one with my best interests in mind, particularly when it comes to my health. As a result, students should be faced with difficult decisions as they grow. Schools can present options, but students have the ultimate responsibility of choosing whether or not to purchase snack in school.
Schools should not ban the sales of snacks because every person is ultimately responsible for his or her own decisions. My grandfather used to always say, “The ultimate responsibility always lies within you, and the opportunities are the ones you create.” In other words, it is every person’s job to make the right choices. To this day, I think about his advice whenever I am faced with a difficult decision. This is especially important because I know I may be the only one with my best interests in mind, particularly when it comes to my health. As a result, students should be faced with difficult decisions as they grow. Schools can present options, but students have the ultimate responsibility of choosing whether or not to purchase snack in school.
Identify the Link

22. Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
Link the transition/explanation to the topic
Make sure it supports the reason!
Write On!
Schools should not ban the sales of snacks because every person is ultimately responsible for his or her own decisions. Thomas Paine once said, “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” Basically, having freedom of choice means having the responsibility of fighting for it. So often, it is easier to sit by and let others make important decisions that can limit our freedoms. For example, many people believe schools should not sell foods considered unhealthy; however, I support having a variety of choices because I believe students should have the right to purchase the food they want.
Schools should not ban the sales of snacks because every person is ultimately responsible for his or her own decisions. Thomas Paine once said, “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” Basically, having freedom of choice means having the responsibility of fighting for it. So often, it is easier to sit by and let others make important decisions that can limit our freedoms. For example, many people believe schools should not sell foods considered unhealthy; however, I support having a variety of choices because I believe students should have the right to purchase the food they want.
Identify the Link

23. Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
Link the transition/explanation to the topic
Make sure it supports the reason!
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Schools should absolutely ban the sales of unhealthy snacks. Coach Johnson, my baseball coach, always encourages us before a game by reminding us, “You can’t choose your circumstances, but you can choose to overcome them.” In translation, no matter what obstacles a person is faced with, he or she always has a choice in how to tackle the problem. In this case, the obstacle is in schools which sell unhealthy snacks to students. In order to improve schools and the community, parents are banding together to have these machines removed from schools. Since obesity is a huge problem, I support parents in removing unhealthy options from school vending machines.
Schools should absolutely ban the sales of unhealthy snacks. Coach Johnson, my baseball coach, always encourages us before a game by reminding us, “You can’t choose your circumstances, but you can choose to overcome them.” In translation, no matter what obstacles a person is faced with, he or she always has a choice in how to tackle the problem. In this case, the obstacle is in schools which sell unhealthy snacks to students. In order to improve schools and the community, parents are banding together to have these machines removed from schools. Since obesity is a huge problem, I support parents in removing unhealthy options from school vending machines.
Identify the Link

24. Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
Link the transition/explanation to the topic
Make sure it supports the reason!
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Schools should absolutely ban the sales of unhealthy snacks. My mother is always saying, “We are our choices.” Specifically, the person we become is a direct result of the decisions we make. In today’s world, it is sometimes easier to make bad choices than good ones. Although choices can range from what shirt to wear to whether or not to attend a party, no choices are more important than those that affect health. Eliminating unhealthy snacks and beverages from school vending machines increases the likelihood that students will make responsible, smart decisions about the foods that they eat.
Schools should absolutely ban the sales of unhealthy snacks. My mother is always saying, “We are our choices.” Specifically, the person we become is a direct result of the decisions we make. In today’s world, it is sometimes easier to make bad choices than good ones. Although choices can range from what shirt to wear to whether or not to attend a party, no choices are more important than those that affect health. Eliminating unhealthy snacks and beverages from school vending machines increases the likelihood that students will make responsible, smart decisions about the foods that they eat.
Identify the Link

25. Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
Link the transition/explanation to the topic
Make sure it supports the reason!
Write On!
Schools should not ban the sales of snacks because every person is ultimately responsible for his or her own decisions. “I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them,” Herbert Henry Lehman once said. This means everyone is entitled to his or her own ideas even if others oppose those thoughts. Though good nutrition is important to me, many of my friends enjoy eating a variety of foods and beverages that are not very healthy. I may not choose to join them, but I respect their rights to eat what they want. As a result, I believe school vending machine offerings should not be limited.
Schools should not ban the sales of snacks because every person is ultimately responsible for his or her own decisions. “I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them,” Herbert Henry Lehman once said. This means everyone is entitled to his or her own ideas even if others oppose those thoughts. Though good nutrition is important to me, many of my friends enjoy eating a variety of foods and beverages that are not very healthy. I may not choose to join them, but I respect their rights to eat what they want. As a result, I believe school vending machine offerings should not be limited.
Identify the Link

26. Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
Link the transition/explanation to the topic
Make sure it supports the reason!
Write On!
Schools should absolutely ban the sales of unhealthy snacks. John F. Kennedy said, “One person can make a difference, and every person should try.” With this in mind, it is important to realize everyone has the power to initiate positive change. Sometimes, simply sharing a few kind words with someone down in the dumps can make a huge difference in their day. Other times, it is necessary to take on a larger problem. Since childhood obesity is an increasing problem in our country, it is important that I am part of creating an environment that encourages health. Therefore, I believe schools should not be allowed to sell foods and beverages that do not have any nutritional value.
Schools should absolutely ban the sales of unhealthy snacks. John F. Kennedy said, “One person can make a difference, and every person should try.” With this in mind, it is important to realize everyone has the power to initiate positive change. Sometimes, simply sharing a few kind words with someone down in the dumps can make a huge difference in their day. Other times, it is necessary to take on a larger problem. Since childhood obesity is an increasing problem in our country, it is important that I am part of creating an environment that encourages health. Therefore, I believe schools should not be allowed to sell foods and beverages that do not have any nutritional value.
Identify the Link

27. Writing well means never having to say, “I guess you had to be there.”
Quotes as Supporting Details
Link the transition/explanation to the topic
Make sure it supports the reason!
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Schools must take on the responsibility of limiting choices provided in snack machines. I once read a book that stated, “When you are tempted to point a finger, lend a helping hand instead.” To clarify this somewhat confusing quote, instead of blaming someone for a problem, try to help solve it. Even though we all have our own issues to deal with, lending a helping hand to others ultimately leads to a better community and a better life for us all. Working to create a healthy environment is just one way we can improve the lives of those around us. Limiting the options for school vending machines would enable kids to make healthier food choices, and lead to a better quality of life.
Schools must take on the responsibility of limiting choices provided in snack machines. I once read a book that stated, “When you are tempted to point a finger, lend a helping hand instead.” To clarify this somewhat confusing quote, instead of blaming someone for a problem, try to help solve it. Even though we all have our own issues to deal with, lending a helping hand to others ultimately leads to a better community and a better life for us all. Working to create a healthy environment is just one way we can improve the lives of those around us. Limiting the options for school vending machines would enable kids to make healthier food choices, and lead to a better quality of life.
Identify the Link