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8.58 Using Sources Evaluate, Paraphrase, Cite, Avoid Plagiarism Worksheet

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This Grade 8 English worksheet provides structured practice on 8.58 Using Sources Evaluate, Paraphrase, Cite, Avoid Plagiarism. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Using Sources—Evaluate, Paraphrase, Cite, Avoid Plagiarism - Judge source reliability and bias; distinguish paraphrase from plagiarism; choose accurate paraphrases/quotations; select correct in‑text and works‑cited entries. (CCSS W.8.8; TEKS 8.12(D)-(J); FL ELA.8.C.4.1 & ELA.8.R.3.2; NY 8W7/8W8; VA 8.Research)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
MLA Works Cited: A play Author: August Wilson Title: Fences Publisher: Plume Year: 1995
Which entry is correct?
AFences. August Wilson. 1995.
BWilson, August, 1995. Fences. Plume.
CAugust Wilson. "Fences." Plume 1995.
DWilson, August. Fences. Plume, 1995.
Solution & Explanation:MLA entries for a play in book form follow the same pattern as books: author, title, publisher, year.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
Original source: "The article reports that murals can increase community pride, but only when local residents help design them."
Which paraphrase is most accurate?
AMurals increase pride because artists decide everything. (cited)
BThe article says murals may build community pride if residents participate in planning and design. (cited)
CMurals are colorful paintings on walls. (no citation needed)
DMurals always increase pride in every community. (cited)
Solution & Explanation:The best paraphrase keeps the condition about resident involvement and avoids absolute claims.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
Works Cited: Corporate report online Author: BluePeak Energy Title: 2023 Sustainability Update Year: 2023 URL given
Which entry is best?
ABluePeak Energy. "Sustainability Update" 2023.
BBluePeak, 2023. Sustainability Update.
C2023 Sustainability Update. BluePeak Energy. URL.
DBluePeak Energy. 2023 Sustainability Update. 2023, URL.
Solution & Explanation:MLA starts with the corporate author, then the title, year, and URL.

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