Paraphrasing & Summarizing (S.I.M.) Learning Practice 4A

The strategy for Paraphrasing texts as you read is called:

• RON

• RAP

• SQ3R

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The first step in the RAP strategy is

• Review the material

• Read a paragraph

• Read all the titles and bold-faced words

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What is the second step in the Paraphrasing strategy while you read?

• Attend to clues such as graphs, charts, and illustrations

• Activate your thinking about the paragraph

• Ask yourself: What is the main idea of the paragraph? What are the details that support this main idea?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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The last step in our Paraphrasing Strategy is

• Put the main idea and details into your own words.

• Put the copied main idea and details in a paragraph.

• Put the details only into your own words to explain the paragraph.

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Read these sentences: I love the exercise I get when I play sports. Soccer gives me a chance to run a lot. Sports. Hockey gives me a chance to run a lot.

WHICH sentence/phrase/word states the TOPIC?

• I love the exercise I get when I play sports.

• Sports.

• Hockey give me a chance to skate.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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Read these sentences/phrases: I love the exercise I get when I play sports. Soccer gives me a chance to run a lot. Sports. Hockey gives me a chance to skate.

WHICH sentence is a Detail?

• I love the exercise I get when I play sports.

• Sports.

• Hockey give me a chance to skate.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read these sentences/phrases: Acting is my favorite thing to do. Acting. Waiting backstage before the play starts is exciting. I love the sensation of everyone watching me on stage.

WHICH word/phrase or sentence best states the TOPIC

• Acting is my favorite thing to do.

• I love the sensation of everyone watching me on stage.

• Acting.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read these sentences/phrases: Acting is my favorite thing to do. Acting. Waiting backstage before the play starts is exciting. I love the sensation of everyone watching me on stage.

WHICH sentence is the Main Idea?

• Acting is my favorite thing to do.

• I love the sensation of everyone watching me on stage.

• Acting.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read these sentences/phrases: Acting is my favorite thing to do. Acting. Waiting backstage before the play starts is exciting. I love the sensation of everyone watching me on stage.

WHICH word/phrase or sentence best states a DETAIL?

• Acting is my favorite thing to do.

• Waiting back stage before the play starts is exciting.

• Acting.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Read these sentences/phrases: Canadian chocolate bars. The Big Turk tastes like raspberry gumdrops with chocolate. Caramilk has smooth, sweet caramel inside. Canada has different chocolate bars than the U.S.

WHICH word or phrase best states the TOPIC

• Canadian chocolate bars.

• Canada has different chocolate bars than the U.S.

• Caramilk has smooth, sweet caramel inside..

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2