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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 6 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-66XBNI-T0C3

1.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

2.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,

3.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?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. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

4.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. However,

5.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

6.

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. 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. What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
  2. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  3. Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
  4. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  5. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  6. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

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.