English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 5

ELA21.5.38b

Summarize, quote, and paraphrase information in notes and finished work, providing a list of sources.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • Summarizing is putting the main idea(s) of the source into their own words.
  • Quoting is using direct evidence from the source material.
  • Paraphrasing is condensing the original source by broadly explaining the content.
  • Summarizing, quoting, and paraphrasing are important note taking skills, but they can also be used in formal writing pieces.
  • Credit must be attributed to the original creator of the work by including a list of sources.

Skills

  • Summarize, quote, and paraphrase information in written notes and finished work.
  • Include a list of sources with written summaries and paraphrases.

Understanding

  • Including a list of sources with their writing ensures they are giving the original creator credit for their work.

Vocabulary

  • Summarize
  • Quote
  • Paraphrase
  • Notes
  • Finished work
  • List of sources
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