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

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the consequence of plagiarizing?

• Getting a good grade

• Getting into trouble

• Being published

• Receiving praise

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What was the status of the dunnart before the fires?

• Already endangered

• Not endangered

• Commonly seen

• Extinct

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What happened to the dunnart's habitat?

• It was preserved

• It was expanded

• It was burned

• It was relocated

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9