Paraphrasing Techniques EAP Worksheets & Activities

EAP Paraphrasing Techniques Worksheet - Reading, Vocabulary and Writing Exercises: Categorising, Matching, Binary Choice, Gap-fill, Rewriting Sentences, Paraphrasing In this productive paraphrasing techniques worksheet, students practice joining and splitting ideas using linking words and punctuation to keep the meaning the same. First, students read a short introduction to joining or splitting sentences. Students then read each original text and its paraphrase and mark whether the paraphrase has joined separate ideas together or split one sentence into two. Next, students match each sentence to the function shown by the linking word. After that, students underline the correct linking word to join the ideas in each sentence. Students then complete sentences with the linking words: so, because, and, but. Following that, students read each item and write if it needs joining into one sentence, or if it needs splitting into two sentences. Next, students rewrite the sentences, either joining them with a linking word or splitting them into two. Afterwards, students read short paragraphs and rewrite them, joining the first two sentences with a linking word, and splitting the last sentence into two. Finally, students answer questions about their rewrites to check their writing. show less

EAP Paraphrasing Techniques Worksheet - Reading, Vocabulary and Writing Exercises: Identifying, Writing Definitions, Table Completion, Binary Choice, Paraphrasing, Peer Feedback - Pair Work In this comprehensive paraphrasing techniques worksheet, students identify key terms in a short text and build a small glossary to help them rewrite sentences and produce a simple paraphrase while keeping the meaning the same. First, students identify the correct key term from a sentence. Students then read a text and underline one key term in each sentence. Next, students write simple one-sentence definitions for two key terms in their own words. After that, students complete a table of word families. Students then underline the synonym phrase that is closest in meaning to each key term. Following that, students write a synonym phrase for the third key term. Students then complete a glossary with their answers from Exercises C, D, E and F. Next, students paraphrase sentences, replacing the underlined key term with an item from their glossary. Students then move on to choose one sentence from Exercise B and paraphrase it in their own words, using at least one item from their glossary. Finally, students swap worksheets with a partner, answer questions about their partner's paraphrased sentence, and then provide feedback. show less

EAP Paraphrasing Techniques Worksheet - Reading, Vocabulary and Writing Exercises: Using Synonyms, Paraphrasing, Peer Feedback In this useful paraphrasing techniques worksheet, students use synonyms and follow a five-step process to paraphrase a short text while keeping the original meaning and a similar length. First, students read the short text carefully two or three times. Students then write one sentence that states the main idea of the text in their own words to check their understanding of the passage. Next, students identify keywords in the text and write synonyms or short phrases for each one. After that, students write how they would explain the text to a friend, using their synonyms and simple language. Students then take turns explaining the text to a partner using their ideas. Following that, students cover the text and use their notes to write a paraphrase of the text in clear, formal English, keeping a similar length and including all the original ideas. Finally, students swap worksheets with their partner and use the checklist to review each other's paraphrases before providing feedback. show less

EAP Paraphrasing Techniques Worksheet - Reading, Vocabulary and Writing Exercises: Identifying, Table Completion, Binary Choice, Gap-fill, Paraphrasing Peer Feedback In this comprehensive paraphrasing techniques worksheet, students practice nominalisation by changing verbs into nouns and rebuilding sentence structure, using correct prepositions and partner verbs. First, students read a short introduction to nominalisation. Students then read pairs of sentences and underline the main verb phrase in sentence A, and the nominalised noun and its partner verb in sentence B. Next, students complete a table with the correct noun form of each verb and then complete the remaining Partner Verb and Preposition cells using the words provided. After that, students choose the correct paraphrase of each sentence and then discuss their reasoning with a partner. Students then complete sentences with a noun from Exercise B. Following that, students paraphrase sentences using nominalisation, making any necessary changes to the sentence to keep the meaning the same. Finally, students swap worksheets with a partner and complete a checklist about the sentences before giving feedback to their partner. show less

EAP Paraphrasing Game - Writing and Speaking Activity: Discussion, Writing Sentences - Game: Paraphrasing - Pair Work This engaging paraphrasing game introduces students to a step-by-step method for academic paraphrasing in referenced essays before putting their skills to the test in a timed paraphrasing challenge. First, in pairs, students read about how to paraphrase effectively using four steps. Students then look at an example paraphrase and discuss questions about it with their partner. Next, pairs read statements and write an effective paraphrase for each one using the four steps. Afterwards, each pair reads their paraphrases to the class. Next, pairs play a game where they listen to statements, write them down and then have three minutes to paraphrase them. When the time is up, each pair reads their paraphrase aloud. Pairs score up to three points based on accuracy, clarity and originality. The pair with the most points at the end of the game wins. show less

EAP Paraphrasing Activity - Reading and Writing: Matching, Table Completion, Paraphrasing - Pair Work In this paraphrasing activity, students match original statements containing numbers and percentages with their paraphrases, then analyse changes in vocabulary and structure before writing three paraphrases of their own. First, in pairs, students match each original text card to its corresponding paraphrase card. Pairs then choose four of their matched pairs and complete an analysis table by identifying how numbers or percentages, vocabulary, time expressions and sentence structure differ between the originals and paraphrases. Finally, in their pairs, students paraphrase three statements, referring to their matched pairs and the table for ideas. show less

EAP Paraphrasing Techniques Worksheet - Reading, Vocabulary and Writing Exercises: Answering Questions, Categorising, Sentence Transformation, Paraphrasing, Peer Feedback - Pair Work In this useful paraphrasing techniques worksheet, students learn about neutral attribution and practice using reporting verbs to paraphrase information from sources in an impartial, academic style. First, in pairs, students read three paraphrases of the same source sentence and then discuss which one is most appropriate for academic writing and why. Students then read a definition of neutral attribution and discuss three questions with their partner. Next, working alone, students categorise reporting verbs into a table according to their function. After that, students rewrite sentences, replacing the underlined verb with a more appropriate reporting verb. Students then complete sentences with a suitable reporting verb. Following that, students write paraphrases of four sentences, using the information in brackets to choose an appropriate reporting verb. Finally, students swap worksheets with a partner, answer checklist questions about their paraphrases and then give each other feedback. show less