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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 11 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-1N1UGOW-NPAE

1.

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. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

2.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?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. However,

3.

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

4.

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,

5.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

6.

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

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 question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  2. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  3. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
  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 evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  6. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.

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.