Grade 6

Summarizing and paraphrasing with accuracy

Retell information briefly in your own words while keeping the original meaning accurate.

Category: Grammar in Use 12 min Advanced
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A summary is shorter and keeps only the most important ideas. A paraphrase can be similar in length but should still use fresh wording and preserve the meaning.

Read and think

Open one card at a time, read the text together, and use the audio button when hearing the line once helps.

Read and answer Text passage

Original idea: Mangroves protect coastlines by reducing wave force and holding soil in place.

source statement

Look for the key meaning before rewriting.

Example: The main idea is about coastal protection.

Read and think Text card

Summary example: Mangroves help protect coasts from damage.

summary model

A summary shortens the idea while keeping the core message.

Example: The summary keeps the main point only.

Read and think Text card

Paraphrase example: Mangrove roots support the shore by slowing waves and helping soil stay together.

paraphrase model

A paraphrase changes the wording but keeps the meaning.

Example: The meaning stays accurate even though the wording changes.

Read and think Text card

Writing habit: Compare your rewritten version with the original and check that the meaning still matches.

accuracy check

Rewriting should not distort the source idea.

Example: Accuracy matters in both summarizing and paraphrasing.

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