Paraphrasing

What is the definition of paraphrasing?

• Paraphrasing is copying a text word for word without changing anything.

• Paraphrasing is rephrasing a text or speech in one's own words while maintaining the original meaning.

• Paraphrasing is summarizing a text by omitting key details.

• Paraphrasing is translating a text into a different language.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why is paraphrasing important in academic writing?

• Paraphrasing is time-consuming and unnecessary

• Paraphrasing leads to confusion in the writing

• Paraphrasing is not important in academic writing

• Paraphrasing helps to show comprehension, prevent plagiarism, and enhance the overall quality of the writing.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Provide an example of paraphrasing a sentence.

• She decided to go for a run -> She opted for a jog

• She opted to go for a walk -> She picked to stroll

• She decided to go for a walk -> She chose to take a stroll

• She chose to go for a walk -> She selected to take a stroll

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What are the steps to paraphrase effectively?

• Read, summarize, rewrite without changing the original meaning

• Use the same sentence structure, replace some words with synonyms

• Copy verbatim, change a few words, submit as original work

• Read, understand, rewrite using synonyms and different sentence structures while preserving the original meaning.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What are some common mistakes to avoid when paraphrasing?

• Citing the source incorrectly

• Paraphrasing without understanding the original content

• Avoid directly copying, changing only a few words, not citing the source, and not capturing the main idea or tone.

• Directly copying without changing any words

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Rewrite the following sentence in your own words: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'

• The quick brown fox is leaping over the tired dog.

• The fast brown fox is leaping over the lazy dog.

• The fast brown fox is running past the lazy dog.

• The brown fox jumps over the dog.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Explain the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing.

• Paraphrasing involves copying the original text word for word, while summarizing involves rephrasing it

• Paraphrasing involves adding personal opinions to the original text, while summarizing does not

• Paraphrasing involves expanding on the original text, while summarizing involves omitting details

• Paraphrasing involves restating the original text in your own words while maintaining the original meaning, whereas summarizing involves condensing the main points of the text into a shorter version.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How can paraphrasing help in avoiding plagiarism?

• Paraphrasing adds unnecessary length to the content

• Paraphrasing makes it easier to copy content directly

• Paraphrasing confuses the original meaning of the material

• Paraphrasing demonstrates understanding of the material and prevents direct copying of content.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Identify and correct the paraphrasing mistake in the following sentence: 'The cat in the hat was very fat.'

• The cat in the hat was very overweight.

• The cat in the hat was very chubby.

• The cat in the hat was excessively plump.

• The cat in the hat was extremely obese.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Practice paraphrasing the following paragraph: 'Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.'

• Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

• Lorem ipsum dolor amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.

• Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore.

• Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2