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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 6 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-1GUJ9RO-1SDE

1.

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

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. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

3.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?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.

4.

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

5.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. 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.

6.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. However, 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 transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  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. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  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.