6.ELAR.12.G
Differentiate between paraphrasing and plagiarism when using source materials.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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paraphrasingplagiarismsource materials
Skills
- differentiate (paraphrasing and plagiarism) #dok2
- use (source materials ethically) #dok3
- identify (examples of paraphrasing and plagiarism) #dok1
- evaluate (a student's use of sources for plagiarism) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can recognize examples of paraphrasing and plagiarism in texts. #dok1
- I can describe the differences between paraphrasing and plagiarism. #dok2
- I can distinguish between proper paraphrasing and plagiarism when using source materials. #dok2
- I can apply strategies to use source materials ethically in my own work. #dok3
- I can evaluate my writing to ensure I have not plagiarized. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding the difference between paraphrasing and plagiarism is necessary to use information ethically from sources.
- Ethical research and writing require students to acknowledge source materials appropriately.
Essential Questions
- What is the difference between paraphrasing and plagiarism?
- How can I use information from sources without plagiarizing?
- Why is it important to paraphrase rather than copy directly from a source?
- What strategies help me avoid plagiarism in my own work?
- How can I check my writing to ensure that I have not plagiarized?