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Paraphrasing - Timbuktu in Your Own Words

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Title:

 Paraphrasing - Timbuktu in Your Own Words

URL:

 https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/vtl07.la.rv.text.lpparaphra/paraphrasing-timbuktu-in-your-own-words/

Content Source:

 PBS
Type: Lesson/Unit Plan

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.

Content Standard(s):
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 6
25. Quote, paraphrase, and summarize information from sources and present findings, following an appropriate citation style, with guidance and support.

Example: MLA, APA
Unpacked Content
Teacher Vocabulary:
25.
  • Quote
  • Paraphrase
  • Summarize
  • Citation styles
  • Guidance
  • Support
Knowledge:
25. 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:
25. 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:
25. 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
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 7
27. Quote, paraphrase, summarize, and present findings, following an appropriate citation style and avoiding plagiarism.

Example: MLA, APA
Unpacked Content
Teacher Vocabulary:
27.
  • Quote
  • Paraphrase
  • Summarize
  • Citation styles
  • Plagiarism
Knowledge:
27. 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:
27. 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:
27. 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
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 8
26. Quote, paraphrase, summarize, and present findings, following a recognized citation style and avoiding plagiarism to demonstrate responsible and ethical research practices.
Examples: MLA, APA
Unpacked Content
Teacher Vocabulary:
26.
  • Quote
  • Paraphrase
  • Summarize
  • Citation styles
  • Plagiarism
  • Ethical research
Knowledge:
26. 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:
26. 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:
26. 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.
Tags: paraphrase, quote, summarize
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