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Revision and Argument Skills

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

1.

Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. 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.

2.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. However, D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

3.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. However,

4.

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

5.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. However, C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

6.

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

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

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.