Paraphrase Analysis

This worksheet supports students in Grades 5 and 6 as they develop a deeper understanding of paraphrasing by evaluating whether rewritten sentences accurately preserve original meaning. Learners analyze pairs of sentences-an original and a proposed paraphrase-using careful reading, vocabulary awareness, and critical reasoning to decide if the meaning is maintained, then justify their decision in complete sentences.

Learning Goals

• Paraphrasing Accuracy (Grades 5-6) – Students determine whether a rewritten sentence faithfully preserves the original idea.
• Analyzing Meaning & Precision – Learners examine word choice, structure changes, and subtle shifts in meaning.
• Critical Evaluation Skills – Students identify common paraphrasing errors such as omissions, additions, or distortions.
• Evidence-Based Explanation – Written justifications reinforce clear reasoning and support claims with textual evidence.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper-elementary ELA standards.
• Focus on Conceptual Understanding – Builds a strong foundation by analyzing paraphrases before producing them.
• Supports Academic Writing – Helps students internalize what makes a paraphrase valid and plagiarism-free.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Ideal for literacy centers, guided practice, assessment, or writing workshops.

This paraphrase analysis worksheet helps students strengthen reading comprehension and language precision by critically evaluating rewritten sentences for accuracy. By identifying what works-and what doesn’t-learners gain clarity about effective paraphrasing and apply these insights to their own writing. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable resource offers meaningful, low-prep practice that builds confidence in analyzing and producing accurate paraphrases.

This worksheet is part of our Paraphrasing Worksheets Collection.