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Revise for Focus and Flow

Revise a paragraph for focus, sequence and clear connections. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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A draft to revise

Our class tested paper bridges. My shoes are blue. First we folded one sheet. We put blocks on the bridge. Before that, we placed it across a gap. The folded bridge held four blocks.

Use the material to work through each task. Show the requested response.

1.Which sentence does not fit the topic?

2.Which step must occur before adding blocks?

3.Rewrite the testing steps in order.

4.Add a transition connecting setup to the result.

5.Write a revised paragraph using relevant information only.

6.Explain one revision and why it improves the draft.

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A draft to revise

Our class tested paper bridges. My shoes are blue. First we folded one sheet. We put blocks on the bridge. Before that, we placed it across a gap. The folded bridge held four blocks.

Use the material to work through each task. Show the requested response.

1.Which sentence does not fit the topic?

Answer: My shoes are blue.

2.Which step must occur before adding blocks?

Answer: placing the bridge across a gap

3.Rewrite the testing steps in order.

Look for

Uses the correct sequence.

One possible response: Fold the sheet, place it across a gap, then add blocks.

4.Add a transition connecting setup to the result.

Look for

Makes the relationship clear.

One possible response: After setting up the bridge, we added blocks and recorded the result.

5.Write a revised paragraph using relevant information only.

Look for

Preserves relevant facts.
Removes the unrelated detail.
Maintains order.

One possible response: Our class folded a paper bridge, placed it across a gap and added blocks. It held four blocks.

6.Explain one revision and why it improves the draft.

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Connects a specific revision to clarity.

One possible response: Removing the shoe sentence keeps the paragraph focused.

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Review the key words and representations in Revise for Focus and Flow. Use the Explore activity to check readiness before removing support.

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Begin with: Which sentence does not fit the topic?
Connect the response to: Rewrite the testing steps in order.
Ask students to apply the idea: Write a revised paragraph using relevant information only.

A common mistake to discuss

Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.

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Continue to Revise for Focus and Flow: Apply and Create.

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