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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 6 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-5AWL4C-1TU9

1.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?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.

2.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. 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 evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. However, D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

4.

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. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

5.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. However, C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

6.

Which thesis is most arguable and specific?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.

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 outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  2. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  3. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  4. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  5. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
  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.