Paraphrasing Worksheet

Directions: Read the paragraph. Paraphrase the paragraph in your own words.

One of the most popular subjects in school is art. Art is a way for students to express themselves and be creative. Students can use many different materials to create art, such as paint, clay, and paper. Art can also help students learn about different cultures and history. Which of the following is the best paraphrase of the paragraph above?

• Art is a favorite subject for many students because it lets them be creative and express themselves. They use things like paint, clay, and paper to make art, and it also teaches them about other cultures and history.

• Art is only about drawing pictures and does not help students learn anything new.

• Art is not a popular subject and students do not use different materials to create art.

• Art is a subject that only teaches students about science and math.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Under a system of government called democracy, people have the right to vote for leaders of their country.

• In a democracy, citizens can choose their country's leaders by voting.

• In a democracy, only the king decides who will rule.

• In a democracy, leaders are chosen by birthright.

• In a democracy, leaders are selected by a lottery system.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Directions: Paraphrase the sentence in your own words.

Many children are given chores to complete by their parents. Chores include folding laundry, washing dishes, and vacuuming.

• Parents often assign chores like folding laundry, washing dishes, and vacuuming to their children.

• Children usually choose their own chores, such as playing games and watching TV.

• Parents rarely ask children to help with household tasks like folding laundry or washing dishes.

• Chores for children are only given at school, not at home.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Crocodiles and alligators are two reptiles that are often easily confused due to their sharp teeth and that they live in water.

• Crocodiles and alligators are similar reptiles with sharp teeth that both live in water, so people often mix them up.

• Crocodiles and alligators are birds that are often confused because they both fly.

• Crocodiles and alligators are mammals that live in trees and eat fruit.

• Crocodiles and alligators are fish that are confused because they have scales and fins.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Identify the key words and phrases in the sentence above.

• key words and phrases

• sentence structure

• punctuation marks

• word count

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following best describes what you are asked to do in the sentence: "Identify the key words and phrases in the sentence above."?

• Pick out the most important words and phrases in the sentence above.

• Rewrite the sentence using different words.

• List all the words in the sentence above.

• Explain the meaning of the sentence above.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following best identifies the key words and phrases in the sentence above?

• key words and phrases

• sentence above

• identify

• the

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following best describes the task: "Paraphrase the sentence above."?

• Restate the sentence in different words.

• Translate the sentence to another language.

• Summarize the sentence.

• Correct the grammar of the sentence.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Crocodiles and alligators are two reptiles that are often mistaken for each other because of their sharp teeth and aquatic habitats. Which of the following best paraphrases this sentence?

• Crocodiles and alligators are reptiles that people often mix up since they both have pointed teeth and live in water.

• Crocodiles and alligators are mammals that are confused because they fly in the sky.

• Crocodiles and alligators are birds that are similar due to their feathers and nests.

• Crocodiles and alligators are insects that are hard to tell apart because they crawl on land.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Paraphrasing a paragraph means:

• Restating it in your own words

• Copying it exactly as it is

• Translating it into another language

• Summarizing it in one sentence

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2