For the purposes of this video, plagiarism is a criminal offense pursued by the Department of Plagiarism Investigation. Each type of plagiarism is given a catchy name, a creative description, and is demonstrated with a cartoon animation. Although the D.P.I. isn't actually real, the narrator encourages viewers to uphold the ideals of this imaginary department. Extend the lesson with the provided additional materials.

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english language arts

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Pros

• The video brings each type of plagiarism to life
• Animation and narration is engaging and will keep pupils interested
• The plan is customizable with the flip option

Cons

• Each type is explained rather quickly, so you might need to spend additional time discussing the details with your class

Common Core

W.7.8 W.8.8 W.9-10.8 W.11-12.8