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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 6 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-64VE79-1TU9

1.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

2.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

3.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. However, B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

4.

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

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. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

6.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

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

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.