Steal and Slide
What's the Question
Rephrase a Statement
Rephrase a word
Which sentence?
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Steal and Slide this question!
What is one challenge kids your age face today?
One challenge kids my age face today is ______.
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Identify the question word. What is the question asking for?
What is one challenge kids your age face today, and how can it be solved?
What (a noun)
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Rephrase part of this statement:
In many ways, mistakes are an important part of growing up.
There are several options!
You might use a synonym (e.g., error for mistake)
You might change the order of the statement (e.g., Mistakes are an important part of growing up, in many ways.)
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Use a synonym to reword 'alike' in this sentence:
Frogs and toads are alike in many important ways.
Frogs and toads are (similar, the same) in many important ways.
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Identify the sentence to steal and slide from:
School vacation weeks are popular with both teachers and students. In your opinion, are school vacation weeks more important for teachers or students?
In your opinion, are school vacation weeks more important for teachers or students?
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Steal and slide the question!
How are turtles and snails alike?
Turtles and snails are alike because ________.
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Identify the question word. What is the question asking for?Why is it important to be kind to others, even when it’s difficult?
Why (a reason)
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Rephrase part of this statement:
There are many important rules at school that students should follow.
Students should follow many important rules at school.
School rules are important, so students should follow them.
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Use a synonym to reword 'best' in this sentence:
Kit Kats are the best candy because they are easy to break apart and share.
Kit Kats are the (ideal, most perfect, ultimate) candy because they are easy to break apart and share.
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Identify the sentence to steal and slide from:
Why is it important to take care of the environment? Give examples from your own life as well as from global concerns.
Why is it important to take care of the environment?
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Steal and slide the question!
What is the most important school subject?
The most important school subject is_______.
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Identify the question word. What is the question asking for?What makes a good friend? Use examples to support your ideas.
What (noun)
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Rephrase the statement:
There are several benefits related to being a part of a sports team
Many options!
Use a synonym or change up the sentence order
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Use a synonym to reword 'important' in this sentence:
School vacation time is important for students' well being.
School vacation time is (essential, necessary, needed) for students' well being.
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Identify the question to steal and slide from:
There are many breeds of cats in the world. Many cat breeds get to compete in cat shows. Sometimes, a new breed will be created but it won't be allowed to compete in a cat show. Do you think rules should be adjusted to let new cat breeds compete in cat shows? Why or why not?
Do you think rules should be adjusted to let new cat breeds compete in cat shows? Why or why not?
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What is the best way for middle schoolers to relax after school?
The best way for middle schoolers to relax after school is __________________.
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Identify the question word. What is the question asking for?
Many people live in cities, but others live in suburbs and rural places as well. Where is the best place to grow up?
Where (a place)
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Rephrase the statement:
Adult-lead after school clubs and unstructured hangouts with friends are both important for 6th graders, but for different reasons.
Many options!
Use a synonym or change up the sentence order
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Use a synonym to reword 'many' in this sentence:
There are many reasons why it is better to walk to school than to take the bus.
There are (several, a multitude of, a variety of) reasons why it is better to walk to school than to take the bus.
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Identify the sentence to steal and slide:
The Chenery library has thousands of books. Hundreds of students check out book each week to learn more about what interests them. What is your favorite book, and what lesson does it teach?
What is your favorite book, and what lesson does it teach?
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What qualities should a leader have?
The qualities that a leader should have include_______
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Identify the question word. What is the question asking for?
How do mistakes help people learn?
How (a way things are done)
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Rephrase the statement:
Teamwork is the most important skill that students learn at school for several reasons.
Many options!
Use a synonym or change up the sentence order
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Use a synonym to reword 'qualities' in this sentence:
Best friends have many positive qualities.
Best friends have many positive (characteristics, features, traits).
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Identify the sentence to steal and slide from:
Many people have more than one pet. Sometimes, the pets are the same species and sometimes they are different. In your opinion, should people with multiple pets have only one type of animal? Explain your reasoning with examples.
In your opinion, should people with multiple pets have only one type of animal?