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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 7 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-27VGSG-VB83

1.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. However, D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

2.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. However, D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

3.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. However, C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

4.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

5.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.

6.

Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. However, D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
  2. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  3. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  4. What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
  5. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  6. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

Worked example

Read the direction, identify the assessed skill, solve or cite evidence, and check the response.

Common mistake

Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.

Helpful hint

Name the standard skill before answering.