Take notes using a two-column paraphrase/source template; distinguish paraphrase from direct quote
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~6 min
eng.g4.s.ex_06
Paraphrase Vs Quote Decision
Prompt
For each of 5 source passages, decide whether to PARAPHRASE or DIRECTLY QUOTE. Justify your choice in 1 sentence. (1) A famous saying ('Ain't I a woman?'). (2) A statistic ('200 tamarins left in 1971'). (3) A description of habitat. (4) A definition of 'abolition'. (5) A poetic phrase from a mentor text.
How it's presented
mode
handwriting
paper
single line g4
Answer criteria
type
rubric
criteria
- All 5 decided
- Quotes recommended for famous saying + poetic phrase
- Paraphrases recommended for statistic + habitat + definition
- Each decision justified
Hints
- Quote when exact words matter (a famous saying, a vivid phrase).
- Paraphrase facts and definitions.
Misconceptions to watch
- Quotes everything (over-quoting).
- Paraphrases when exact words matter.
Used in lessons