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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 11 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-1EY1PCD-CHYZ

1.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. However,

2.

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

3.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

4.

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

5.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. However, D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

6.

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

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. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  2. Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
  3. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  4. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
  5. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  6. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

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.