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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 12 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-P2UW41-HTW7

1.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. However, B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

2.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?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. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.

3.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

4.

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

5.

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

6.

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

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 evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  2. Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
  3. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
  4. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
  5. What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
  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.