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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 7 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-1GW3M35-1JX2

1.

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

2.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.

3.

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. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

4.

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

5.

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

6.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. However, B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. 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 revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
  2. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
  3. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  4. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  5. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
  6. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

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.