Work through the list without notes. If you cannot do a statement, follow its link, then come back. Guide = study guide; Practice = practice questions.
Understanding
- I can name the parts of a body paragraph and say what each does. (Guide: “From thesis to paragraphs”; Practice question 1)
- I can explain the difference between evidence and commentary. (Guide: “Commentary: where the thinking happens”; Practice question 2)
- I can explain what a line of reasoning is. (Guide: “Line of reasoning”; Practice question 5)
- I can explain why each body paragraph needs a claim linked to the thesis. (Guide: “From thesis to paragraphs”; Practice question 3)
Skills
- I can label the claim, evidence and commentary in a paragraph. (Guide: “Weak and strong body paragraphs side by side”; Practice question 1)
- I can add commentary to a paragraph that only lists evidence. (Guide: Worked example 1; Practice question 6)
- I can describe the line of reasoning in a short argument. (Guide: Worked example 2; Practice question 7)
- I can write a body paragraph with a claim, evidence, commentary and a link. (Guide: Worked example 1; Practice question 8)
Reasoning
- I can judge whether a line of reasoning supports the thesis. (Guide: Worked example 2, Step 3; Practice questions 5 and 7)
- I can choose a revision that makes a paragraph contribute more to the argument. (Guide: “Weak and strong body paragraphs side by side”; Practice question 4)
- I can explain how commentary qualifies as well as supports. (Guide: “Commentary: where the thinking happens”; Practice question 6)
- I can write a one-sentence analysis of how a paragraph or argument is developed. (Guide: Worked example 2, Step 4; Practice question 7)