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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 11 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-GSRUNP-CHYZ

1.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

2.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. However, B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

3.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. However, C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.

4.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,

5.

Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

6.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
  2. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  3. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  4. What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
  5. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
  6. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

Worked example

Read the direction, identify the assessed skill, solve or cite evidence, and check the response.

Common mistake

Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.

Helpful hint

Name the standard skill before answering.