Classroom Resource

Paraphrasing - Timbuktu in Your Own Words

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

6, 7, 8

Overview

Students will be watching a video segment about Timbuktu, which was once a thriving center of Islamic learning. They will learn about the efforts to preserve the books. They will then paraphrase passages with assistance.

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 6

ELA21.6.25

Quote, paraphrase, and summarize information from sources and present findings, following an appropriate citation style, with guidance and support.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.6.25

Vocabulary

  • Quote
  • Paraphrase
  • Summarize
  • Citation styles
  • Guidance
  • Support

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Strategies to quote, paraphrase, and summarize information from research sources.
  • Writing skills to present research findings.
  • Citation styles, such as MLA and APA.

Skills

Students are able to:
With guidance and support,
  • Quote, paraphrase, and summarize information from research sources.
  • Present research findings through writing.
  • Appropriate use citation styles.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • When writing about their research findings, they should follow appropriate citation styles to avoid plagiarism and ethically use content sources.
English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 7

ELA21.7.27

Quote, paraphrase, summarize, and present findings, following an appropriate citation style and avoiding plagiarism.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.7.27

Vocabulary

  • Quote
  • Paraphrase
  • Summarize
  • Citation styles
  • Plagiarism

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Strategies to quote, paraphrase, and summarize information from research sources.
  • Writing skills to present research findings and avoid plagiarism.
  • Citation styles, such as MLA and APA.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Quote, paraphrase, and summarize information from research sources.
  • Present research findings through writing while avoiding plagiarism.
  • Appropriately use citation styles.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Particular citation styles exist to support the integration of outside information into one's writing.
  • There are different ways to use outside information, from quoting directly, to summarizing and paraphrasing ideas.
  • Plagiarism is a serious offense and can be avoided by understanding appropriate citation styles.
English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 8

ELA21.8.26

Quote, paraphrase, summarize, and present findings, following a recognized citation style and avoiding plagiarism to demonstrate responsible and ethical research practices.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.8.26

Vocabulary

  • Quote
  • Paraphrase
  • Summarize
  • Citation styles
  • Plagiarism
  • Ethical research

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Strategies to quote, paraphrase, and summarize information from research sources.
  • Writing skills to present research findings and avoid plagiarism.
  • Recognized citation styles, such as MLA and APA.
  • Responsible and ethical research practices.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Quote, paraphrase, and summarize information from research sources.
  • Present research findings through writing while avoiding plagiarism.
  • Appropriately use citation styles.
  • Demonstrate responsible and ethical research practices.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Particular citation styles exist to support the integration of outside information into one's writing.
  • There are different ways to use outside information, from quoting directly, to summarizing and paraphrasing ideas.
  • Plagiarism is a serious offense and can be avoided by utilizing responsible and ethical research practices.
Link to Resource
https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/vtl07.la.rv.text.lpparaphra/paraphra…

CR Resource Type

Lesson/Unit Plan

Resource Provider

PBS
Accessibility
License

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Comments or Notes

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