Problem: repeated words. Which revision is clearest? The garden had weeds. The garden had tomato plants. The garden had a fence.

Problem: an abrupt jump. Which revision adds the missing link? Mia stirred the soup. The smoke alarm chirped.

Problem: repeated idea. Which revision is clearest? Eli was tired. He felt sleepy. He wanted a nap.

Problem: ideas are out of order. Which revision is clearest? I zipped my backpack. I found my homework. I put the homework inside.

Problem: choppy sentences. Which combined revision reads best? The trail was steep. The trail was rocky. We climbed slowly.

Problem: repeated words. Which revision is clearest? The museum was quiet. The museum was cool. The museum was bright.

Problem: missing cause. Which revision fixes it? Our class moved indoors. Dark clouds covered the playground.

Problem: extra detail slows the paragraph. Which revision is clearest? Ava packed a flashlight. The flashlight was red. She packed water and snacks.

Problem: the ending jumps ahead. Which revision adds a smoother step? Luis planted seeds. Later, he picked beans.

Problem: repeated idea. Which revision is clearest? The puppy barked loudly. The puppy made a lot of noise. We heard it outside.

Problem: repeated words. Which revision is clearest? The poster showed planets. The poster showed moons. The poster showed stars.

Problem: the reason is unclear. Which revision fixes it? We whispered. The baby was sleeping nearby.

Draft: Talia describes her bike, then suddenly explains helmet rules. What revising move would make the topic clearer?

Draft: A paragraph about making pancakes includes one sentence about penguins. What revising move would best improve coherence?

Draft: The paper says, "The kite rose. The kite dipped. The kite spun." What revising move would improve flow?

Draft: A seed paragraph says the plant bloomed before it sprouted. What revising move is needed?

Draft: A book review names the ending but never tells what the main character wants. What revising move would help?

Draft: A paragraph repeats, “The cave was dark” three times. What revising move would make it smoother?

Draft: A report lists the prize before the contest, judges, and final round. What revising move would help readers follow it?

Draft: “The creek was shallow. The creek was clear.” What revising move best improves the style?

Draft: A lunch paragraph has one sentence about last night's movie. What revising move best improves focus?

Draft: The directions say to bake muffins, but they never mention mixing the batter. What revising move is needed?

Which order is clearest? A. We chose a shady spot. B. We spread the blanket. C. We unpacked lunch. D. We ate sandwiches.

Which order is clearest? A. The curtain opened. B. The curtain closed. C. The actors performed the play.

Which order is clearest? A. I filled the pot with soil. B. I placed seeds in the soil. C. Tiny leaves appeared. D. I watered the seeds.

Which order is clearest? A. The bus stopped at school. B. Students lined up at the door. C. Students walked to class.

Which order is clearest? A. We read the recipe. B. We measured flour. C. We baked the cookies. D. We mixed the dough.

Which order is clearest? A. Rain filled the ditch. B. Mosquitoes gathered there. C. The town drained the water.

Which order is clearest? A. Nora checked the map. B. Nora missed the turn. C. Nora found the correct street. D. Nora turned around.

Which order is clearest? A. The ice melted. B. The sun warmed the glass. C. Water dripped onto the table.

Which order is clearest? A. Dad tightened the loose screw. B. The chair wobbled. C. The chair stood steady.

Which order is clearest? A. We wrote questions. B. We interviewed the coach. C. We printed the article. D. We typed our notes.

Choose the best transition: The trail was muddy. ___, we wore old boots.

Choose the best transition: Sam wanted to join the game. ___, there were no spots left.

Choose the best transition: The garden needs pollinators. ___, bees help many flowers make seeds.

Choose the best transition: Rina rinsed the berries. ___, she sliced them for the fruit salad.

Choose the best transition: The team practiced every afternoon. ___, their passing improved.

Choose the best transition: The first plan cost too much. ___, the second plan used supplies we already had.

Choose the best transition: The library was closing soon. ___, we quickly chose our books.

Choose the best transition: The puppy hid under the chair. ___, thunder rumbled outside.