Grade 3 Spring — Informational/Expository Writing, Research Process Introduction, and Dialogue Mechanics Maintenance
English · RES G3 eng.g3.s.wr.paraphrase_vs_quote

Distinguish and produce paraphrases and direct quotations with source attribution

Tell the difference between a PARAPHRASE (the source's idea in the child's own words; source is named) and a QUOTE (the source's exact words in quotation marks with attribution). Produce both forms in writing. Apply L.3.2.c dialogue mechanics when writing a direct quotation in informational writing.

Mastery threshold
90%
Min instances
10
Typical minutes
40
Spaced intervals (days)
1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 60
Prereqs
Successors
  • eng.g4.f.wr.embedded_quotation_with_signal_phrase
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  • eng.g4.s.wr.citation_attribution_extended
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Common misconceptions
  • Calls a sentence with one word changed a 'paraphrase' (genuine paraphrase rewrites the idea, not just one word).
  • Omits the source name on a paraphrase, thinking paraphrasing means the source disappears.

Exercise pool (3)

Diff Stem Type
2 Identify each as a PARAPHRASE, a QUOTE, or NEITHER. Mark each P / Q / N. (1) 'Honeybees are amazing creatures.' (no source named) (2)... identify paraphrase or quote
3 Use the teacher-provided source excerpt on your topic. Fill the 3-column template (SOURCE / FACT / MY PARAPHRASE) for 3 facts. Each... three column note taking
4 Apply the 3-word rule QUICK-CHECK to one of YOUR paraphrases from the template. Source sentence at top, your paraphrase below. Highlight... paraphrase quick check