7.ELAR.6.D
Paraphrase and summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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textsparaphrasesummarizemeaninglogical order
Skills
- paraphrase (texts while maintaining meaning and logical order) #dok2
- summarize (texts while maintaining meaning and logical order) #dok2
- identify (key ideas in a text to paraphrase or summarize) #dok1
- organize (information from a text in a logical sequence) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify key ideas and details in a text before paraphrasing or summarizing. #dok1
- I can paraphrase a text while keeping the original meaning and logical order. #dok2
- I can summarize a text in my own words while maintaining the main ideas and logical flow. #dok2
- I can organize information from a text in a sequence that makes sense when paraphrasing or summarizing. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Paraphrasing and summarizing require understanding a text well enough to restate it accurately in your own words.
- Maintaining meaning and logical order ensures that the essence and organization of the original text are preserved.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to paraphrase versus summarize a text?
- How can I ensure I keep the original meaning and order of information when I paraphrase or summarize?
- Why is it important to maintain logical order when restating information from a text?
- How can paraphrasing and summarizing help me understand and communicate information effectively?
- What strategies can I use to check if my paraphrase or summary accurately reflects the original text?