Plagiarism Detective: Sneakers #1

Don’t be a copycat! Learn how to cite sources and spot plagiarism with this middle-grade worksheet. For each example, students must analyze a snippet from an original source and a short writing sample to determine if the writer has plagiarized. Learners will then explain their answer, using evidence to support their conclusion.

This two-page activity is intended for writers who are beginning to conduct research and cite sources. Students must be careful to avoid plagiarism, even if it’s accidental. Through this practice, learners will discover how to correctly cite sources and think critically about what constitutes plagiarism.

Learn about another way to avoid plagiarism with Paraphrasing: The Gray Wolf.