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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 6 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-34YJIU-T0C3

1.

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. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,

2.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? 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. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

4.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. 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.

5.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

6.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?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. However,

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

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.