ELA21.7.27

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

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.

Vocabulary

  • Quote
  • Paraphrase
  • Summarize
  • Citation styles
  • Plagiarism

COS Examples

Example: MLA, APA

Aligned Learning Resources

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