Summarizing and Paraphrasing Complex Texts
Students will practice summarizing and paraphrasing longer, more complex informational passages, maintaining accuracy and conciseness.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between summarizing and paraphrasing, explaining when to use each.
- Construct a concise summary of a multi-paragraph text, retaining all key ideas.
- Critique a paraphrase for originality and accuracy compared to the original text.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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