Distinguish and produce paraphrases and direct quotations with source attribution
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~9 min eng.g3.s.ex_20

Three Column Note Taking

Prompt

Use the teacher-provided source excerpt on your topic. Fill the 3-column template (SOURCE / FACT / MY PARAPHRASE) for 3 facts. Each PARAPHRASE must pass the 3-word rule (no 3+ words in a row from the source).

M-3-S-EX-20 Illustration
Reference image of a completed 3-column template with 3 facts and 3 paraphrases, each passing the 3-word rule check. Pri

Reference image of a completed 3-column template with 3 facts and 3 paraphrases, each passing the 3-word rule check. Print-ready 8.5x11.

How it's presented
mode template fill
template
3_column_note_taking
Answer criteria
type rubric
criteria
  1. 3 facts recorded
  2. 3 paraphrases written
  3. Source named on each row
  4. Each paraphrase passes 3-word rule
Hints
  1. Change the words AND the sentence shape.
  2. Read the source aloud, close the book, then write the paraphrase.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Copies a phrase from the source.
  • Changes one word and calls it a paraphrase.
Used in lessons