Mastering Paraphrasing Techniques

What is the title of the article for the endangered species project?

• A Million Animals in Danger

• Australia's Wildlife Crisis

• A Billion Animals Caught in Australia's Fires

• Endangered Species of Australia

What does paraphrasing involve?

• Quoting directly from the text

• Copying text word-for-word

• Putting what you've read into your own words

• Summarizing the main points

What is the consequence of plagiarizing?

• Getting a good grade

• Getting into trouble

• Being published

• Receiving praise

What is the first step to paraphrasing?

• Writing your own sentences

• Taking notes on the paragraph

• Removing the original text from view

• Reading the text multiple times

Why should you remove the original text from view?

• To memorize it

• To ensure you don't copy it word-for-word

• To read it again later

• To share it with others

What does the final step of paraphrasing involve?

• Using your notes to write in your own style

• Copying the text exactly

• Reading the text aloud

• Ignoring the notes

What was the status of the dunnart before the fires?

• Already endangered

• Not endangered

• Commonly seen

• Extinct

What happened to the dunnart's habitat?

• It was preserved

• It was expanded

• It was burned

• It was relocated

What is the likelihood of seeing a dunnart again after the fires?

• Unlikely

• Somewhat likely

• Very likely

• Certain

What should you do after writing your paraphrased text?

• Share it with friends

• Ignore the original text

• Submit it immediately

• Compare it with the original text