8.ELAR.6.D
Paraphrase and summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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paraphrasesummarizetextsmeaninglogical order
Skills
- paraphrase (texts) #dok2
- summarize (texts) #dok2
- maintain (meaning when paraphrasing or summarizing) #dok2
- maintain (logical order when paraphrasing or summarizing) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the main ideas and details in a text. #dok1
- I can define paraphrasing and summarizing. #dok1
- I can paraphrase a text accurately while keeping its meaning. #dok2
- I can summarize a text so that the original meaning is maintained. #dok2
- I can organize the main ideas from a text in a logical sequence when paraphrasing or summarizing. #dok2
- I can decide which information is most important to include in a paraphrase or summary. #dok3
- I can justify my choices for which ideas to keep or leave out when paraphrasing or summarizing. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Paraphrasing and summarizing are essential skills for demonstrating understanding of a text.
- Maintaining the original meaning and logical order ensures clarity and accuracy in retelling information.
Essential Questions
- What is the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?
- How can you ensure you maintain the meaning of a text when paraphrasing or summarizing?
- Why is it important to keep information in a logical order?
- What strategies can help you decide what information to include when paraphrasing or summarizing?
- How do paraphrasing and summarizing help you understand and communicate ideas from a text?