English·Reading Comprehension·procedural
Quoting Accurately from Texts
Quote accurately from literary and informational texts when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences, using quotation marks and citations correctly
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is developing sophisticated reading skills — comparing texts, analysing how authors use evidence and perspective, integrating information from multiple sources, and supporting their interpretations with quotes and reasoning.
Evidence of understanding
- Select and copy exact words from a text to support an inference about character motivation
- Use quotation marks correctly when incorporating textual evidence into written responses
- Introduce quotes with signal phrases such as 'The author states' or 'According to the text'
Assessment prompt
When Quoting Accurately from Texts writes about a book or article for school, do they quote from the text directly — putting the exact words in speech marks — to support their points?
Standards alignment
RI.5.1US · ccss-ela
RI.5.1
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 5
RL.5.1US · ccss-ela
RL.5.1
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 5