Information and Influence · Semester 1

Summarizing and Paraphrasing

Developing skills to condense information accurately and express it in one's own words.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between summarizing and paraphrasing a text.
  2. Analyze how to retain the main idea of a passage while shortening it significantly.
  3. Evaluate the ethical considerations when paraphrasing another author's work.

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Reading and Viewing (Information) - P5MOE: Writing and Representing (Non-Fiction) - P5
Level: Primary 5
Subject: English Language
Unit: Information and Influence
Period: Semester 1

Suggested Methodologies

Give One, Get One

Trade ideas one-on-one to fill your list

10–20 min

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Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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