Spot the Copy Game

Want to learn how to make your writing original and honest? This playsheet helps you practice spotting copied text and understanding plagiarism. By comparing passages, you’ll discover how to tell the difference between original writing, paraphrasing, and direct copying. This skill protects your work and builds integrity.

Each activity gives you a short text alongside student versions. Your job is to decide if the sentence is original, paraphrased correctly, or copied too closely. Sometimes the words will be exactly the same, while other times they’ll be slightly changed but still not unique enough. Careful reading helps you make the right call.

As you practice, you’ll strengthen your observation and reasoning skills. You’ll learn why simply changing a few words isn’t enough and how giving credit to sources matters. This knowledge not only improves your academic work but also makes you a more responsible writer.