Paraphrase vs Summary

Worksheet by Sahara Abraham
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Subjects
ELA
Grades
8
Language
ENG
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Below you will fill in the blank for the difference between summary and paraphrase. Summary vs ParaphraseSummaryIs a brief statement or account of the main points of a text.Is shorter than a paraphrase.Can be selective.Condenses the text. Below you will fill in the blank for the difference between summary and paraphrase. Summary vs ParaphraseParaphraseIs rewording of a text to clarify the content.Is longer than a summary.Has to be specific.Clarifies the text. Below you will fill in the blank for the (acronym) Paraphrase it! How to paraphrase a story or text.Put the text in your own words.Avoid coping the text.Rearrange similar text.Ask yourself if you included all the important points. Below you will fill in the blank for the (acronym) Think CPR! How to write a summary for fictional (made up story) text.Character: Who is the story about?Problem: What was the problem?Resolution: How was the problem solved? Below you will fill in the blank for the (acronym) SWBST! How to write a summary for nonfiction (true story) text?Somebody: Who is the main character?Wanted: What did the character want?But: What was the problem?So: How did the character solve the problem?Then: How did the story end?

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