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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 11 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-1R7OI3H-NPAE

1.

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

2.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

3.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

4.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

5.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

6.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

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 thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
  2. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  3. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  4. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  5. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
  6. Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

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.