Paraphrasing
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can rewrite a short paragraph using different words but keeping the same meaning.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 2 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Imagine you need to paraphrase the following sentence: "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog." Using the tips from the video, rewrite this sentence in your own words while keeping the same meaning. List at least two specific changes you made (e.g., using a synonym, changing sentence structure).
2. Explain why it is important to cite the source when paraphrasing, even though you are using your own words. What could happen if you don't cite the source?
Educational Video
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