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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 6 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-2KZC4W-T0C3

1.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. However, D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

2.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. However,

3.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. 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. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

5.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. However, C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

6.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

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 revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
  2. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  3. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  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.