Paraphrasing and Plagiarism Lessons for Teaching Middle School ELA

Engage and Energize Your Middle School ELA Class with these Paraphrasing and Plagiarism Mini Lessons!

Transform your students into ethical researchers and effective writers with 10 fun and interactive mini-lessons on paraphrasing and plagiarism! This editable slide deck includes 80 slides designed to teach, engage, and assess your students’ understanding of using sources responsibly and incorporating evidence seamlessly into their writing.

Here’s what you’ll love about this resource:

• Master Paraphrasing and Source Use: Teach students when to cite, quote, summarize, and paraphrase—and how to do it effectively using techniques like Twist It Up, Let the Synonyms Roll, Sprinkle in Your Voice, Take a Slice, and Get the Main Scoop.
• Encourage Active Learning: Students practice paraphrasing in engaging ways that make ethical source use fun and memorable.
• Seamless Integration into Your Curriculum: Perfect for teaching research, writing, or any unit requiring students to incorporate evidence effectively.
• Quick and Easy Assessment: Ready-to-go examples and kinesthetic voting make assessing student understanding a breeze.
• Fully Editable Slides: Tailor the lessons to match your teaching style or specific class needs with a free Canva account.

What’s Included:

• 10 mini-lessons (80 slides) covering essential topics related to citing, quoting, summarizing, and paraphrasing outside sources
• Step-by-step techniques for paraphrasing that empower students to make material their own
• Editable format to customize for your classroom

Rave Reviews from Teachers:

“My students love this resource. The movement keeps them engaged, and it transitions smoothly into our lessons.” – Jennifer G.
“What a quick and easy way to teach a mini writing lesson. I love it.” – Jennifer F.
“I get more exercise in your class than in P.E.!” – Actual comment from a 7th grader

Save Time and Make Learning Fun!
No more late-night lesson planning—this resource has everything you need for 10 days of done-for-you mini-lessons. Grab your copy today and help your students master the art of ethical writing!