Revising for Clarity and Cohesion
Students engage in peer review and self-revision to improve the clarity, coherence, and logical progression of their arguments.
Key Questions
- Critique a peer's essay for logical fallacies or gaps in reasoning.
- Explain how to restructure paragraphs to improve the flow of ideas.
- Assess the effectiveness of transitions in connecting complex arguments within an essay.
Common Core State Standards
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