Informative text and paraphrasing

What is paraphrasing?

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which paraphrasing strategies did we practice?

• Summarizing a text

• Using synonyms

• Using quotation marks

• Changing sentence structure

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the purpose of an informative text?

To ....

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What are the features of an informative text?

• Paragraphs

• Subheadings

• Narrative language

• Conclusion

• Title

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

Which of the following is the best summary of the text above?

• Getting a dog is the best thing you can do as they all make great pets and love attention.

• Getting a dog is a big commitment as they need lots of care. Some dogs like more exercise than others and some like more sleep.

• You should think carefully about getting a dog as it is a big commitment and different dogs have different needs.

• Dogs need lots of care and attention. You should never get a dog if you’re not at home all day.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Write 2 synonyms for good.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is an antonym for enormous?

• huge

• tiny

• big

• gigantic

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What do we need to highlight in a text for note-taking and paraphrasing?

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Which one is not a feature of informative texts?

• pictures

• emotional language

• tables or diagrams

• factual language

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

How do we call this type of graphic organizer?

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5