Paraphrasing I

What is paraphrasing?

• Including your opinion about a text from a passage

• Replacing a few words from a passage with synonyms

• A brief statement of the content of a passage

• A restatement of ideas of a passage written in your own words

A strategy for paraphrasing is to copy a passage and change a few words:

• True

• False

A paraphrased passage should have the same meaning as the original passage:

• True

• False

When paraphrasing, as long as the author is cited in the passage the wording can be exactly the same as the original:

• True

• False

Which of the following best describes paraphrasing?

• Identifying the main idea of a passage and simplifying the text to fit your requirements

• Providing evidence for an author's claim by including a direct quote in your writing

• Rewriting ideas from a passage after understanding the main idea from the original source

• Writing an overview including key points of a passage in your own words

Paraphrasing is the same as summarizing:

• True

• False

Paraphrasing a passage is an alternative to using direct quotes in writing:

• True

• False

A strategy for effective paraphrasing is:

(HINT: You can choose more than one alternative)

• Becoming familiar with vocabulary and ideas around the topic

• Determining the main idea and supporting details from the text

• Explaining the main idea of the text aloud to a partner

From what you have learned today: Do you think this is correct?

Original: Giraffes like Acacia leaves, they can consume 75 pounds of that food a day.

Paraphrase: A giraffe can eat up to 75 pounds of Acacia leaves daily.

• YES

• NO

• I AM NOT QUITE SURE

It is unnecessary to include a citation when paraphrasing since you are sharing the ideas from another author in your own words

• True

• False