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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 7 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-4PRW17-VB83

1.

Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

2.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

3.

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

4.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

5.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. However, C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

6.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. However, B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. 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.

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  1. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
  2. Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
  3. What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
  4. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
  5. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  6. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

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.