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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 7 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-1I020V1-1JX2

1.

Which question is most useful during revision?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. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

2.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

3.

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

4.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. However,

5.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

6.

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

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.