Why is it important to paraphrase a text?

To show that you understand what the text says

To show that you can identify the main points of what a text says

To examine specific parts of the text

What is the primary purpose of paraphrasing a text?

C) To restate the text in your own words

A) To copy the text exactly as it is

B) To translate the text into another language

Which of the following best describes summarizing a text?

B) Condensing the main ideas into a shorter form

A) Rewriting the text in a different style

C) Adding personal opinions to the text

D) Translating the text into simpler language

When summarizing a passage, what should you focus on?

B) The main ideas and key points

C) The length of the original text

D) The specific details and examples

Paraphrase and Summarize

Quiz

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.8.2, RI.3.5, RI. 9-10.10

+13

Standards-aligned

Sarah Williams

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When you paraphrase, you translate the author's words in your own words.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match the following

To rewrite an idea in your own words

Paraphrase

To rewrite an idea EXACTLY how it appear

Summarize

To retell the main idea in your own word

Quoting

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How can you use quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing when taking the STAAR Reading test?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does it mean to paraphrase a text?

Identify the main ideas in a text

Examine specific parts of a text

Identify what is said in the text and put it in your own words

Summarize the text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a similar word for "paraphrase"?

Condense

Interpret

Rephrase

Analyze

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a similar word for "summarize"?

Reword

Interpret

Condense

Examine

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the skill "summarize" involve?

Identifying what is said in the text and putting it in your own words

Examining specific parts of a text

Identifying and condensing the main ideas in a text

Rephrasing the text

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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When you paraphrase, you translate the author's words in your own words.

Match the following

How can you use quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing when taking the STAAR Reading test?

What does it mean to paraphrase a text?

What is a similar word for "paraphrase"?

What is a similar word for "summarize"?

What does the skill "summarize" involve?

Why is it important to paraphrase a text?

_____ is shorter than the original text

For _____, you need to use your own words

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