The Communist Manifesto

Worksheet Description

This worksheet contains an excerpt from “The Communist Manifesto” by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, and it prompts the reader to engage with the text through paraphrasing. The passage discusses the concept of private property and its perceived role in society according to the authors. Students are tasked with understanding the topic, identifying the main idea, and rephrasing the passage in their own words. The exercise is intended to check comprehension and practice summarizing complex ideas.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to paraphrase, a skill that involves reading, comprehending, and expressing information in a new way. It encourages critical thinking by asking students to consider the main points of a text and convey them using different words and structures. The exercise also aims to enhance students’ understanding of Marxist theory regarding private property and societal structure. By completing the worksheet, students learn to distinguish between an author’s original phrasing and their own interpretation or expression of the same ideas.