Review and Reflect
Review
Today you will review all the topics that you’ve learned in this unit.
Read through the list of topics from this unit. Make sure that you feel confident about each of them before taking the unit test. If there are any topics that you forget or think you need to practice, go back and review those lessons now.
introducing and developing claims in an argument
acknowledging an alternate or opposing claim
organizing reasons and evidence in a logical way
identifying and using evidence from credible sources
determining the relationships among claims, reasons, and evidence
using transitions to create clear connections among ideas
writing a conclusion that supports the argument and maintains a formal style
Reflect
Write a reflection about your learning in this unit. Your reflection should be at least three sentences in length. You can use the following sentence starters as a guide.
I feel confident about my ability to introduce and develop a claim because…
It can be challenging to acknowledge an opposing claim because…
One strategy for organizing my reasons and evidence logically is…
In order to figure out whether a source that I’ve found is credible, I can…
One way to remember to check for cohesion in my argument is to…
If I am not sure that my conclusion maintains a formal style, I can…
Study Tips
Are there any topics that you need to go back and review? Use the following tips while studying:
Review your results on previous assessments in this unit and analyze any items that you missed. Why did you have trouble with them?
Revisit an argument that you wrote earlier. Use a pen or highlighter to identify the claim, opposing claim, reasons, and evidence.
Record yourself as you read aloud the lesson instruction for any skills with which you are having trouble. Listen to the recording and take notes.
Create a glossary of the key words from the unit. Review it daily.
Look online for argument writing prompts. Time yourself as you practice writing a response. Notice which part of the process took the most time.
I feel confident about my ability to introduce and develop a claim because I have practiced identifying the main point of an argument and providing evidence to support it.
It can be challenging to acknowledge an opposing claim because it requires me to consider different perspectives and arguments that may contradict my own. However, it is an important skill to have in order to strengthen my own argument.
One strategy for organizing my reasons and evidence logically is to create an outline or graphic organizer. This helps me see the relationships between my claims, reasons, and evidence and ensures that my argument flows smoothly.
In order to figure out whether a source that I've found is credible, I can check for indicators such as the author's credentials, the publication or website it comes from, and whether there are citations or references provided.
One way to remember to check for cohesion in my argument is to read it aloud or have someone else read it. This helps me identify any areas where the ideas may not flow smoothly or where transitions are needed.
If I am not sure that my conclusion maintains a formal style, I can review the guidelines for formal writing and check that my conclusion restates the main argument, summarizes the key points, and does not introduce new information or opinions.
I need to go back and review the topic of identifying and using evidence from credible sources because I sometimes struggle to find and evaluate reliable sources for my arguments. I will use the study tips provided to help me better understand this concept and practice applying it in my writing.