Revising Argumentative Texts

Which of the sentences could be removed from Paragraph 1 because it is irrelevant?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Paragraph 3 ( sentences 8 - 11 ) could best be strengthened by adding -

• quotations from the writer's parents

• a description of where the writer lives

• the types of jobs men and women do outside the home

• specific examples of tasks men and women do at home

Which of these sentences is the best one to add between sentences 12 and 13?

• Do you agree with this?

• I'm good at both types of tasks.

• My home situation shows the error in this thinking.

• Cooking and cleaning are types of domestic tasks.

The main purpose of sentence 20 is -

• to introducea counterargument

• to provide an important fact or detail

• to provide a reason in support of the claim

• to encourage the audience to consider their own position

Which of these sentences would be best to conclude this essay?

• I know I would enjoy taking home econmics and shop!

• it is time to give an old idea a modern twist and a new try.

• You never know when an old idea will turn out to be a good idea.

• This is among several courses that I would suggest adding to the curriculum.

The teacher suggests adding information about how these courses could be updated to better meet the needs of today's students and worker. Where should this information be included? What details would you suggest including?

Which sentence should be deleted from paragraph 4?

• Sentence 14

• Sentence 15

• Sentence 16

• Sentence 17

All of these details could be added after sentence 23 to support the main idea except-

• the types of jobs offered in the food and restaurant industry

• data showing how fast the food and restaurant industry is growing

• examples of ther industries that are growing faster that the food and restaurant industry

• the number of students enrolled in colleges and technical schools related to this industry

The main purpose of sentence 7 is

• to grab the attention of the audience

• to state the writer's claim or position

• to introduce a counterargument

• to provide a transition between the problem and solution

Which sentence is the best way to strengthen sentence 7 to achieve this purpose?

• It;s time to take a new look at these courses with an eye toward reinstituting them and opening them to both boys and girls.

• It's time to take a new look at these courses because a long time has passed since these courses were dropped.

• It's time to take a new look at these courses since maybe they were valuable after all.

• It's time to tkae a new look at htese courses which are home economics and shop.