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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 7 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-1H637S4-1JX2

1.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. However,

2.

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

3.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

4.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. However, C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

5.

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

6.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. 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.

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

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.