What is the definition of a 'paraphrase?'
To reword something written or spoken by someone else
What is the first step for paraphrasing?
Reading the text carefully.
True or False: Paraphrasing is a useful skill for reading?
True
Paraphrase this sentence:
'I love to eat spaghetti, pizza and other types of Italian food.'
Example: 'My favorite food is Italian.'
REPLACE words with...
Synonyms
What is the definition of 'synonym?'
A word that has the same or similar meaning to another word.
Do you have to copy the text when you paraphrase?
No; that would be plagiarizing.
Can paraphrasing help you find the main idea?
Yes.
Paraphrase this sentence:
'Don't forget that you need to bring your money for the field trip, as well as a lunch, next Tuesday.'
'Bring money and lunch next Tuesday for the field trip.'
An 'R' is REALIZE some words cannot be changed. What are some examples of words that cannot be changed?
Names, dates, places
What is the definition of 'antonym?'
A word that has an opposite meaning.
Example: 'Happy' and 'Sad.' 'Difficult' and 'Easy.'
Is it important to replace some words with synonyms when writing a paraphrase?
Yes it is, but it must retain the same main idea.
When is an example of a time that you would need to paraphrase what you have read?
For a report, for an essay, to share with the class
Paraphrase this sentence:
A special part of Ireland's culture is Irish Step Dancing. During performances, the girls wear wigs and special shoes.
Example: 'Irish Step Dancing is a performance that is part of Ireland's culture.'
What does 'rearrange' mean in the 4 R's of paraphrasing?
The change the order of words or ideas to make new sentences
What does plagiarize mean?
To steal and pass off the ideas or work of another as one’s own without giving credit to the source
Should you keep the sentences the same when paraphrasing?
No; it's a good idea to change the sentence structure if you can.
True/False You can get into trouble if you copy from the text and say that it was your work?
True.
Paraphrase these sentences into one or two sentences.
China is made up of many landforms. There are mountains and rivers. There is an island next to China called Hong Kong.
China has several landforms like mountains and rivers. Hong Kong is an island next to China.
Why do you have to RECHECK what you wrote?
What is a thesaurus?
A book that lists words with their synonyms or antonyms
When writing a paraphrase paragraph, you must not add any details not mentioned in the original paragraph. Is this true or false?
True. If you add different details then both paragraphs do not have the same main idea.
What is a successful paraphrase of the following sentence: 'Although she'd arrived late to class, she brought donuts to share with all the students.'
Example: 'She was late, but shared some food with everyone in class.'
Give an example of a time that you had to paraphrase a text.
What are the 4 R's of Paraphrasing?
Realize
Replace
Rearrange
Recheck