Choose the teacher comment that sounds familiar. Open a card for a possible meaning and one focused question to ask. Your teacher’s instructions always come first.
“Too descriptive”
You may be explaining what happened or what a source says, while the assignment asks you to explain its significance. Your teacher’s intended meaning may differ.
Ask your teacher: “Which part needs more explanation, and what should that explanation address?”
Choose one comment to clarify before trying to change everything.
“Unclear argument”
The reader may be having trouble identifying your main claim or following how your ideas connect.
Ask your teacher: “Which claim or connection is hard to follow?”
Choose one comment to clarify before trying to change everything.
“Needs stronger sources”
The evidence may need to be more relevant, better supported or more suitable for this assignment. Check the original source and the author’s qualifications.
Ask your teacher: “What kind of evidence would best meet this assignment’s requirements?”
Choose one comment to clarify before trying to change everything.
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