Grade 7 · Writing · Building Confidence
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 14
Grade 7 writing practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations. This printable version includes 6 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Revision and Argument Skills
Grade 7 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-12G1MAK-VB83
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. However, D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. However, B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
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.
Show answers for version 14
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- 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.