Unlocking Information · Term 2

Paraphrasing and Quoting

Distinguishing between paraphrasing and direct quoting, and when to use each.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between paraphrasing a text and quoting it directly.
  2. Justify when it is more appropriate to paraphrase versus directly quote information.
  3. Construct a paraphrased version of a short informational passage.

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E3LY04AC9E3LY07
Year: Year 3
Subject: English
Unit: Unlocking Information
Period: Term 2

Suggested Methodologies

Peer Teaching

Students prepare and deliver mini-lessons to classmates

30–55 min

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Round Robin

Each person contributes in turn, no skipping

10–25 min

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An English Language Arts template structured around reading, writing, speaking, and language skills, with sections for text selection, close reading, discussion, and written response.

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