I can paraphrase, summarize, and find the main idea

I CAN……

I can identify the main idea
I can summarize a text
I can use paraphrasing to
demonstrate comprehension.

Vocabulary !!!

Paraphrase (Par·a·phrase) - A rewording of something
written or spoken by someone else.

Main Idea - the most important or central thought of a
paragraph.

Summary (sum·ma·ry) - a brief statement or account of the
main points of something.

Paragraph (par·a·graph) - a section of a piece of writing.

Match

Match the following

• Paraphrase

• Main Idea

• Summary

• Paragraph

a brief statement or account of the main points of something.

A rewording of something written or spoken by someone else.

a section of a piece of writing.

the most important or central thought of a paragraph.

• a brief statement or account of the main points of something.

• A rewording of something written or spoken by someone else.

• a section of a piece of writing.

• the most important or central thought of a paragraph.

Example

1.

Paraphrasing -
Brainpop

Examples

We’re going to watch a video about Animal Camouflage

Animal Camouflage: Kratt’s Creatures
1.

The first viewing, students will not take notes. Students will discuss &
identify the main idea of the video.

2.

Watch the video again, and Mr. Dillard will pause through the video so you can write. After watching the video a second time, students will work in groups to paraphrase the information, including the main idea and details about 2 different
animals.

I CAN……

I can identify the main idea
I can summarize a text
I can use paraphrasing to
demonstrate comprehension.

Write Paragraph using topics below

● I'm afraid of (___)because……
● The best thing about being a kid is (_____).
● My favorite video game is (_____).
● I like doing my nails because (____)

I CAN……

I can identify the main idea
I can summarize a text
I can use paraphrasing to
demonstrate comprehension.