
Research Skills: Paraphrasing Techniques

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6th - 10th Grade
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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'para' mean in the context of paraphrasing?
Above
Beside or to the side of
Below
Within
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is paraphrasing different from summarizing?
Paraphrasing is a direct copy of the original text
Paraphrasing is shorter than summarizing
Paraphrasing uses the same words as the original text
Paraphrasing involves rewriting in your own words while maintaining the original meaning
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do if you do not understand the material after reading it twice?
Skip the difficult sections
Read certain sections again or ask your teacher for clarification
Paraphrase without understanding
Write a summary instead
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RL.6.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in paraphrasing a quotation?
Rewrite the text in a different language
Summarize the main idea
Introduce the name of the source
Change the words to synonyms
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CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RL.4.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example, what does Pythagoras claim about the world?
It is the center of the universe
It is infinite
It depends on the interaction of opposites
It is flat
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main theme of Pythagoras' original statement?
Harmony
Opposition
Unity
Chaos
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CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do after paraphrasing to ensure accuracy?
Shorten the text further
Check to ensure the original meaning is maintained
Translate it to another language
Add more details
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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