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Worksheet Description

This Consulting Syntax References worksheet is a tool for students to improve a specific passage in their writing that they feel could be better. The worksheet instructs students to read through their draft, identify a passage that is lacking, and articulate why it isn’t working effectively. It then guides them to consult syntax reference texts to explore different ways to enhance the passage. The worksheet provides space for students to write down potential revisions and test out how these changes might work in the context of their original text.

The aim of this worksheet is to teach students how to refine their writing by experimenting with syntactic variations. It encourages them to be analytical about their own work, to seek guidance from expert sources, and to be open to rewriting passages for greater clarity or impact. The exercise is designed to enhance the students’ editing skills, promoting a deeper understanding of how syntactic choices can alter the effectiveness of their communication. By completing this worksheet, students learn the value of revision and the importance of syntax in crafting well-written prose.