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6.92 Paraphrase and Build on Ideas Worksheet

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This Grade 6 English worksheet provides structured practice on 6.92 Paraphrase and Build on Ideas. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Paraphrase and Build on Ideas - Restate a peer’s idea accurately before adding new reasoning/evidence; ask clarifying questions. (CCSS SL.6.1; CA SL.6.1; MA SL.6.1; NY 6SL1; TX §110.22(b)(1), SL.6.2)

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Grade

Grade 6

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

In a digital project team, students are discussing a video clip. Tessa says: "I think the video clip should be shorter because it repeats information already on the slide." Mateo wants to respond by accurately restating the idea and then adding something useful.

Which response best paraphrases Tessa’s idea and builds on it?

AYou are saying that the clip is relevant but too repetitive. To build on that, we can keep only the part that shows the process the audience cannot see in the text.

BCan we switch topics now? I want to talk about something easier instead.

CSo Tessa is talking about a video clip, but I do not have anything to add.

DI disagree with everything you said, and I do not need to explain why.

Solution & Explanation:The best response first restates Tessa’s idea accurately and then adds a related point. The correct option does both, while the other options change the topic, stop at a vague restatement, or disagree without reasoning.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

In a class discussion, students are discussing a central idea in an article. Avery says: "I think the article is mostly about how wetlands protect neighborhoods by absorbing floodwater." Lina wants to respond by accurately restating the idea and then adding something useful.

Which response best paraphrases Avery’s idea and builds on it?

ACan we switch topics now? I want to talk about something easier instead.

BSo Avery is talking about a central idea in an article, but I do not have anything to add.

CI disagree with everything you said, and I do not need to explain why.

DYou are saying that wetland protection and flood control are the article’s main focus. To build on that, we should include details about absorbed water rather than only naming animals.

Solution & Explanation:The best response first restates Avery’s idea accurately and then adds a related point. The correct option does both, while the other options change the topic, stop at a vague restatement, or disagree without reasoning.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

In a literature circle, students are discussing a conflict in the story. Luis says: "I think the main conflict is internal because Jordan wants to tell the truth but fears disappointing the team." Diego wants to respond by accurately restating the idea and then adding something useful.

Which response best paraphrases Luis’s idea and builds on it?

ACan we switch topics now? I want to talk about something easier instead.

BSo Luis is talking about a conflict in the story, but I do not have anything to add.

CYou are saying that Jordan’s struggle happens inside his mind. To build on that, we can support that by finding lines about his thoughts and worries.

DI disagree with everything you said, and I do not need to explain why.

Solution & Explanation:The best response first restates Luis’s idea accurately and then adds a related point. The correct option does both, while the other options change the topic, stop at a vague restatement, or disagree without reasoning.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 6 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.6.92 (Restate a peer’s idea accurately before adding new reasoning/evidence; ask clarifying questions. (CCSS SL.6.1; CA SL.6.1; MA SL.6.1; NY 6SL1; TX §110.22(b)(1), SL.6.2)).