Let’s break this down step by step so you can understand and complete the assignment easily.
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Step 1: Understand what “paraphrasing” means.
Paraphrasing means rewriting someone else’s ideas in your own words — without changing the meaning. You’re not copying; you’re explaining it simply, like telling a friend what you read.
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Step 2: Read the passage carefully.
Here’s the passage again (simplified for understanding):
> People are shocked that we want to get rid of private property. But guess what? In today’s society, private property is already gone for 90% of people! It only exists for a tiny group — because most people don’t have any. So when you say we’re trying to take away property, you’re right — but only the kind of property that lets a few rich people control everything while everyone else has nothing. We want to end that system. That’s exactly our goal.
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Step 3: Answer the questions one by one.
✔ What is the topic of the passage?
→ The topic is about private property and how it’s already mostly gone for most people — and why the authors think it should be ended completely.
✔ What is the main idea of the passage?
→ The main idea is: Private property doesn’t really exist for most people anyway — it only benefits a small rich group. So getting rid of it isn’t as shocking as it sounds — it’s just making things fair for everyone.
✔ Paraphrase the passage:
Now rewrite the whole thing in your own words. Here’s an example:
> Some people are upset that we want to abolish private property. But look around — in today’s world, 9 out of 10 people already don’t own much property. Only a small group holds onto it, and they use it to keep power over everyone else. When you accuse us of wanting to take away property, you’re technically right — but we’re talking about ending the kind of property system that leaves almost everyone with nothing. That’s precisely what we mean to do.
*(You can write this in your own voice — maybe shorter or simpler!)*
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Final Answer:
Topic of the passage:
Private property and who actually owns it in society.
Main idea of the passage:
Private property already doesn’t exist for most people — it only serves a small wealthy group, so abolishing it is not as radical as it seems.
Paraphrase of the passage:
People are surprised we want to end private property. But in reality, 90% of people already don’t have any — it’s only held by a tiny elite who use it to stay powerful. When you say we’re taking away property, you’re right — but we mean ending the system that lets a few control everything while everyone else has nothing. That’s exactly our point.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of paraphrasing worksheet 3rd grade.
