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Research: Paraphrasing Relevant Information Lesson PlanResearch: Paraphrasing Relevant Information Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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Grade
7th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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2014
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Research: Paraphrasing Relevant Information

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  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2a (.pdf)
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  • Full Grade 7 ELA Module 2a, Unit 3 (.pdf)
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Readers take a look at the source Ethical Style: How Is My T-Shirt Made? and discuss how to say the information in the article without plagiarism. Learners make note of and underline sentences that may present a problem in paraphrasing. Scholars then create five questions to answer while conducting their research about working conditions.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

answering questions, paraphrasing, plagiarism

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide examples of paraphrased sentences that did not retain the original meaning and discuss the importance of rewording with purpose in mind

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson three of 10 in Grade 7 ELA Module 2a, Unit 3
  • Complete lessons in order

Pros

  • Gives teacher notes for conducting the lesson
  • Lists vocabulary words for focus on during the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.7.7 W.7.8

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