Planning, Drafting & Revision — Drills · Grade 8 English
Chapter: Narrative, Memoir & RevisionWhat these drills covers
By the end of Planning, Drafting & Revision you should be able to:
- I can revise the paragraph for evidence and scope.
- I can explain and revise a supported response independently.
2 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.
Vocabulary used: evidence, interpretation, qualification.
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
Revision changes meaning, development, organization, and audience fit; editing checks conventions. Address the argument or story before polishing each sentence. Show an actual application before considering the method recalled.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
Spelling changes are editing. Revision should resolve an issue in claims, evidence, organization, or audience understanding.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.