Name:_____________________

Date:______________________
Section: 6-__________________

English NOTES—
How to Paraphrase

Paraphrasing is..

While it is not required that you paraphrase on Open Responses,

Steps to Paraphrase:
1. D______________
2. K______________
3. S______________

You try it!

Original Quote Paraphrase (1-2

sentences)
“Lorraine swung the
binoculars again. After four
blows, the grizzly finally
turned and ran off.”

“Knowing that grizzlies don’t

climb trees, Barnes
scrambled up a nearby pine.
The bear tried to reach him,
but she couldn’t.”
Directions: Skim through your copy of Time for Kids. Pay specific attention to any
articles that seem interesting to you, or that may be good for paraphrasing.

In the space below, copy down on the left side 1-2 sentences from an article that you
want to paraphrase. Be sure to copy down page number! On the right side, write your
1 sentence paraphrase.

Original Quote Paraphrase (1-2

sentences)

Now, look back at your chart. Place a star ( ) next to what you think is the best
paraphrase.

Answer the following questions about your partner’s paraphrase:

1. Does it sound too much like the original sentence? _________________

2. Does it have the same sentence structure as the original sentence?__________
3. Overall, on a scale of 0-10, what score would you give it?_________
4. What could your partner do to improve the paraphrase?___________________
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