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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
