Paraphrasing practice

Paraphrasing means-

• To copy something word for word

• To write something in new words but keep the meaning the same

• To give your opinion about something you read

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CCSS.RI.5.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

To write a good paraphrase you can-

• Use synonyms for some of the words

• Give your own opinion

• Copy/paste the sentence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.7.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Paraphrase this sentence-

The tiger is the largest living cat species, and it is most recognizable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur.

• Tigers are the biggest cats, and have black and orange stripes.

• Tigers are much bigger than other kinds of cats, like lions or bobcats, and they have a very interesting pattern.

• The tiger is the largest living cat species, and it is most recognizable for its dark vertical stripes on orange fur.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Paraphrase this sentence-

The ball python is a python species native to West and Central Africa, where it lives in grasslands, shrublands and open forests.

• The ball python is a python species native to West and Central Africa, where it lives in grasslands, shrublands and open forests.

• Ball pythons are a snake that live in Africa and make very good pets.

• Ball pythons live in Africa in grasslands and forests.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Paraphrase this-

Which inference about Daniel is supported by the information in paragraph 6?

• What is true about Daniel based on paragraph 6?

• Which inference about Daniel is supported by the information in paragraph 6?

• Write a summary of paragraph 6.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Paraphrase this-

Which phrase from paragraph 2 helps the reader understand the meaning of speculate?

• Which phrase from paragraph 2 helps the reader understand the meaning of speculate?

• Which words from paragraph 2 give a hint about the definition of speculate?

• Reread paragraph 2 and give the definition of the word speculate.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Paraphrase this-

The author includes the photograph of the ravine most likely to support which idea?

• The picture of the ravine shows the reader that-

• The author includes the photograph of the ravine most likely to support which idea?

• Describe the picture of the ravine.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Paraphrase this-

In paragraph 20, how do Maria’s comments influence Rosita?

• Reread paragraph 20. What Maria says affects Rosita by-

• What is Maria's personality like in paragraph 20?

• In paragraph 20, how do Maria’s comments influence Rosita?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Paraphrase this-

Which sentence best identifies Carmen’s central conflict?

• Which sentence best identifies Carmen’s central conflict?

• What is the lesson Carmen has to learn in the story?

• Which sentence shows Carmen's main problem?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Paraphrase this-

What does the organizational structure of the section help the author emphasize?

• What does the organizational structure of the section help the author emphasize?

• The way the facts are ordered shows that-

• What is the main idea of the passage?

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5