Apply the three paraphrasing rules — change words, change syntax, cite source (CCSS W.7.8)
Exercise Difficulty 3 ~6 min eng.g7.f.ex_13

Apply Three Rules

Prompt

Paraphrase this passage applying all 3 rules: 'The Maya developed sophisticated calendars based on careful astronomical observation' (Aveni 15).

M-7-F-RES-EX-13-A Interactive Physical / non-image

Paraphrase 3-column worksheet (original / paraphrase / rules-checked). Print-ready 8.5x11.

Answer criteria
type rubric
rubric
Rule 1 (words) + Rule 2 (syntax) + Rule 3 (citation) all satisfied = 4; 2 of 3 = 3; 1 of 3 = 2; 0 = 1
Hints
  1. Rule 1: replace 'sophisticated' with 'complex' or 'intricate.'
  2. Rule 2: change clause structure — start with the prepositional phrase instead of the subject.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Changes words but keeps syntax (patchwork).
  • Changes words and syntax but forgets citation (uncited paraphrase).
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