Junior High Paraphrasing Lesson — Paraphrase, Don’t Plagiarize! – $2.50
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WHY THIS LESSON?
Let’s be candid. Claiming that one wrote as specific passage of words – even carelessly – when someone else actually wrote those words is one of the major mistakes a student can make. This lesson help students understand how to correct use the published works of others to make their writing more effective.
Junior High is often the time students are asked to write a report or a research paper of their own. While many students now know how to do research online, it is a fuzzier picture when it comes to taking notes and paraphrasing the information.
This lesson clearly explains what paraphrasing means. It gives several examples of a paragraph from a research site, with a possible way to paraphrase that paragraph. After the examples, students are given six short paragraphs (2-3 sentences each) and asked to paraphrase those paragraphs.
Students get into serious trouble (grade-wise) when they plagiarize someone else’s writing. This lesson includes very practical advice with supportive lessons.