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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 7 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-12620LL-VB83

1.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

2.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

3.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. However, B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

4.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

5.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

6.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. However,

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 evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  3. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  4. What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
  5. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
  6. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,

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.