Plagiarism and Paraphrasing
OBJECTIVES:
To find out about paraphrasing and plagiarism.
RESOURCES:
Internet access | 📄 Paraphrasing Task Cards | 📄 Paraphrasing v Plagiarising |
Support.png Review
Review the Paraphrasing Powerpoint to remind your child how to paraphrase.
Notice.png Discuss
Now discuss:
- What is paraphrasing?
- How does it help us avoid plagiarism?
- What are the steps to follow when paraphrasing?
- Why is it important to use quotation marks?
Now complete the 📄 Paraphrasing Task Cards together and discuss each question. Rewrite and paraphrase the paragraphs together and discuss how they differ from the original paragraphs.
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Read through the 📄 Paraphrasing v Plagiarising resource. Choose a piece of written work your child has recently completed and follow the questions 'Am I using my own words?'