Paraphrasing Lesson

Open Ended

Why is it important to paraphrase instead of copying someone else’s words?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should you avoid when paraphrasing?

• Swapping only a few words.

• Changing the sentence structure.

• Keeping the original meaning.

• Using synonyms.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a good strategy to begin your paraphrase?

• Copying the sentence word for word.

• Starting with "According to the text…"

• Writing exactly what you remember.

• Ignoring the original sentence structure.

Open Ended

Paraphrase ONE of the following sentences:

"The students were exhausted after studying for three hours straight." ​

"The new video game was so popular that the store sold out immediately."