Paraphrasing Texts
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can combine paraphrasing and summarizing techniques to create a clear and logical representation of a text.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 5 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. In your own words, explain what paraphrasing is and why it is important in academic writing.
2. Describe the five steps involved in paraphrasing a text. Why is it necessary to compare your paraphrase with the original text?
3. Provide an example of a sentence that could be paraphrased. Then, write your own paraphrase of that sentence, applying at least two of the tips mentioned in the video.
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