Expand, combine, and reduce sentences for meaning, reader interest, and style (L.5.3.a)
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~4 min
eng.g5.f.ex_10
Ecr Preview Thesis
Prompt
Take your strengthened thesis. Apply ONE of EXPAND, COMBINE, or REDUCE. Label which move you used.
How it's presented
mode
handwriting
paper
single line g5
Answer criteria
type
rubric
criteria
- 1 move applied
- Move labeled
- Revised thesis still carries the position and three reasons
- Revision improves clarity or style
Hints
- EXPAND adds detail. COMBINE merges two short. REDUCE cuts wordy.
- Don't apply all three to one sentence.
Misconceptions to watch
- EXPAND becomes wordiness.
- REDUCE cuts the subject.
Used in lessons