PARAPHRASE IT! TASK CARDS (Set 2)

PARAPHRASE IT! TASK CARDS (Set 2)

Paraphrasing is an essential skill for many types of writing, but a difficult one to master. Each of these 32 paraphrasing task cards features a different informational text (nonfiction) paragraph for students to paraphrase. These paragraphs are ideal for working on this skill because their shorter length will not overwhelm your students, but will still provide plenty of practice!

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There are two different student answer sheets for you to choose from, and also a recording sheet for students to track their progress as they work on the cards. Though answers may vary, students can check their work on the included sample answer key. In addition, you will find three Challenge Cards that can be used with any other card in the set to extend learning, and a "Paraphrase It!" poster for your classroom.

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Print this set out in color. For black and white printing, please use the included black line version. If you are printing in black and white, consider printing on colored paper. Simply print and cut along the guidelines. Laminate and use them again and again. Alternatively, you could print on cardstock. It works well to keep them in a baggie. Another option is to hole-punch a corner of each card and put them all on a ring. A Cover Card for you to label the container or baggie you use to store the cards is also included.

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This is Set 2, and is leveled for grades 4/8. For a set of less challenging sentence Paraphrase It! Task Cards you can look for Set 1 (grades 2/4) in the task card section of my TpT store.

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PARAPHRASE IT!

Rewrite this paragraph in your 1 own words.

Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. After being rejected by several schools, Blackwell was finally admitted to Geneva Medical School in New York in 1847. In 1849, she graduated first in her class.

Rewrite this paragraph in your 2 own words.

An archipelago is a group of islands. Most archipelagoes were formed from volcanoes that erupted from the ocean floor. Some archipelagoes were formed after the last ice age. As the glaciers retreated, the sea level rose. Mountains along the coast became archipelagos.

PARAPHRASE IT!

PARAPHRASE IT!

Rewrite this paragraph in your 3 own words.

Teens in the United States are well connected. According the the Pew Research Center, 78% of teens ages 12-17 have cell phones and 37% of those teens have smartphones. A survey from Common Sense reported that 68% of teens text every day.

Rewrite this paragraph in your 4 own words.

There are about 4,000 different species of frogs. Frogs have adapted to live in many different climates. They can live in the cool mountains, in the dry desert, or in tropical rainforests. Most frogs are harmless, but the poison dart frog of South America is one of the most toxic animals on the planet!

Paraphrase It! Task Cards (Set 2) created by Rachel Lynette, Copyright ? 2014-2019. All rights reserved.



PARAPHRASE IT!

PARAPHRASE IT!

Rewrite this paragraph in your 1 own words.

Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. After being rejected by several schools, Blackwell was finally admitted to Geneva Medical School in New York in 1847. In 1849, she graduated first in her class.

Rewrite this paragraph in your 2 own words.

An archipelago is a group of islands. Most archipelagoes were formed from volcanoes that erupted from the ocean floor. Some archipelagoes were formed after the last ice age. As the glaciers retreated, the sea level rose. Mountains along the coast became archipelagos.

PARAPHRASE IT!

PARAPHRASE IT!

Rewrite this paragraph in your 3 own words.

Teens in the United States are well connected. According the the Pew Research Center, 78% of teens ages 12-17 have cell phones and 37% of those teens have smartphones. A survey from Common Sense reported that 68% of teens text every day.

Rewrite this paragraph in your 4 own words.

There are about 4,000 different species of frogs. Frogs have adapted to live in many different climates. They can live in the cool mountains, in the dry desert, or in tropical rainforests. Most frogs are harmless, but the poison dart frog of South America is one of the most toxic animals on the planet!

Paraphrase It! Task Cards (Set 2) created by Rachel Lynette, Copyright ? 2014-2019. All rights reserved.



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PARAPHRASE IT!

Task Cards

Set 2

Challenge Card #1 Summarize the paragraph on the card.

PARAPHRASE IT!

PARAPHRASE IT!

Challenge Card #2

Add a topic sentence and a concluding sentence to your paragraph.

Challenge Card #3

Use the library or internet to do more research about the topic on the card. Then rewrite the paragraph to include three new facts that you learned.

Paraphrase It! Task Cards (Set 2) created by Rachel Lynette, Copyright ? 2014-2019. All rights reserved.



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