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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 11 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-GIS8YQ-CHYZ

1.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. However,

2.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.

3.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. However, B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

4.

Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.

5.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?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. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

6.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

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 should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
  2. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  3. Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
  4. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
  5. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  6. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

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.